How To Fix WS_RRLE023 - Settlement document list data for document &1 cannot be locked

WS_RRLE023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS_RRLE - Settlement Document List

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Settlement document list data for document &1 cannot be locked

INCLUDE 'NA_LOCKING_FAILURE' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS_RRLE023 - Settlement document list data for document &1 cannot be locked ?

  The SAP error message:
  WS_RRLE023: Settlement document list data for document &1 cannot be locked
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to lock the settlement document list data for a particular document (indicated by &1), but it fails because the data is already locked by another user or process. This typically happens during settlement processing in SAP (e.g., in CO-PA, Internal Orders, or other controlling objects) when multiple users or background jobs attempt to access or update the same settlement document simultaneously.
  The locking mechanism in SAP is designed to prevent data inconsistencies by ensuring that only one user/process can modify a particular record at a time. If the lock cannot be obtained, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the settlement document or related data is locked.
  Look for locks on the object related to the settlement document (e.g., table entries in settlement tables).
  Identify the user or