How To Fix UCS0502 - Task &2 is not locked in year/period &1 for consolidation group &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCS0 - Messages for Status Management

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Task &2 is not locked in year/period &1 for consolidation group &3

What causes this issue?

You can only execute monitor status archiving for a value set of the
permanent parameters if <ZH>all</> tasks for these parameter settings
have either been blocked or blocked by user intervention or are
irrelevant for execution in the consolidation monitor.
The task status of task &V2&, however, has the value &V4& in year/period
&V1& for consolidation group &V3&.

System Response

You cannot currently carry out monitor status archiving in year/period
&V1&.

How to fix this error?

Execute <ZH>all</> tasks in real time in the consolidation monitor for
year/period &V1& and block these tasks. Then close the period in the
consolidation monitor.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCS0502 - Task &2 is not locked in year/period &1 for consolidation group &3 ?

  The SAP error message UCS0502 indicates that a specific task (denoted as &2) is not locked in the specified year/period (denoted as &1) for the given consolidation group (denoted as &3). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, which is part of the Financials suite.
  Cause:
  
  
  Task Not Locked: The primary cause of this error is that the consolidation task you are trying to execute is not locked for the specified period. This can happen if:
  
  The period is open for posting, and the task has not been locked by the system or by another user.
  The task is in a state that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., it may be in a draft state).
  
  
  
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to lock the task or to perform actions on it.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the consolidation settings that prevent the task from being locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Lock the Task: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant consolidation task in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the task is locked for the specified year/period. This can usually be done through the consolidation cockpit or task management interface.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can manually lock the task.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions: 
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to lock tasks in the consolidation module. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for the consolidation group and ensure that the task is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the settings in the consolidation configuration or consulting with your SAP Basis or Financials team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the Consolidation module for more detailed instructions on locking tasks and managing periods.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as UCM1 (Consolidation Monitor) or UCM2 (Consolidation Task Management) to manage consolidation tasks effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials specific to your organization's implementation of SAP Consolidation for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCS0502 error and successfully manage your consolidation tasks.