How To Fix VHURL720 - Delimitation records for account &2, DelType &3 are locked by user &1

VHURL720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Delimitation records for account &2, DelType &3 are locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

Delimitation records are used internally to track the assignment of
returnable packaging account postings to returnable packaging account
statements.
The delimitation records for account &MSGV2&,
<DS:DE.RL_DLMT_TYPE>delimitation type</> &MSGV3& are currently being
processed by user &MSGV1&.

System Response

You can only start processing when user &MSGV1& has finished
processing.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VHURL720 - Details

• The SAP error message VHURL720 indicates that there are delimitation records for a specific account that are currently locked by another user. This typically occurs in the context of managing account delimitations in SAP, which are used to define the validity periods for certain account-related data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user is trying to access or modify delimitation records for a specific account (indicated by &2) and delimitation type (indicated by &3), but those records are currently locked by another user (indicated by &1).
  This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous modifications by multiple users.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check who is currently locking the records. You can do this by using transaction code SM12 in SAP, which allows you to view and manage lock entries.
  
  
  Contact the Locking User: If possible, reach out to the user