How To Fix WXPB225 - The total cannot be locked (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 225

• Message text: The total cannot be locked (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You want to lock the total of the period screen. This is not possible
in this case, as this value contributes to a locked total or subtotal
on the overview screen and it is not possible to lock another summand
on this screen. A change to the total of the period screen (= summand
on the overview screen) cannot be redistributed to the overview screen.

System Response

You can only lock this total if you remove the lock on the subtotal on
the overview screen or alternatively if you remove the lock on another
summand of the subtotal.

How to fix this error?

Note that totals on the period screen are also summands of subtotals or
totals on the overview screen. If a subtotal or total on the overview
screen is locked, changes to a total on the period screen have to be
transferred to the other summands on the overview screen in order for
the total on the overview screen to remain constant. It is therefore
only possible to lock a total on the period screen if the total or
subtotal on the overview screen is not locked or if there are at least
two other unlocked summands on the overview screen.

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 WXPB225 - The total cannot be locked (see long text) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXPB225: The total cannot be locked (see long text):
  
  Error Message
  WXPB225: The total cannot be locked (see long text)
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP when the system tries to lock a total record (usually in a financial or controlling document) but fails. The failure to lock the total can be due to:
  
  Lock conflicts: Another user or process has already locked the same total record.
  Inconsistent or missing lock entries: The lock table entries might be inconsistent or missing.
  Database or update task issues: Problems in the update task or database layer can prevent the lock.
  Parallel processing: Multiple parallel processes trying to update the same total simultaneously.
  Authorization issues: The user/process might not have sufficient authorization to lock the record.
  
  
  Explanation (Long Text)
  The long text of the message usually explains that the system tried to lock a total record to ensure data consistency during an update or posting but was unable to do so because the record is already locked or unavailable.
  
  Solution / How to Resolve
  
  
  Check for Lock Conflicts:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for existing locks on the relevant table or record.
  Identify if another user or process holds the lock.
  If the lock is obsolete (e.g., from a crashed session), you may need to delete the lock after confirming it is safe.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  Sometimes, the lock is temporary due to parallel processing.
  Wait a few moments and retry the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Update Tasks:
  
  Use transaction SM13 to check for update errors.
  If update tasks are stuck or failed, resolve those first.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If this error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, review the locking logic.
  Ensure proper lock handling and release.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user/process has the necessary authorizations to perform the locking.
  
  
  
  System Performance:
  
  Sometimes system performance issues cause delays in lock handling.
  Check system logs (SM21) and performance metrics.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WXPB225 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  Transaction SM13: Update request monitor.
  Transaction SM21: System log for errors.
  Lock Objects: Understand which lock objects are involved in the process.
  SAP Notes: Check for OSS notes related to WXPB225.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Lock conflict or inability to lock total record due to existing locks or system issues.
  
  
  Solution
  Check and clear locks (SM12), verify update tasks (SM13), retry operation, check authorizations, review custom code.
  
  
  Related
  SM12, SM13, SM21, SAP Notes, Lock Objects documentation.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., module, transaction, custom program), I can help you with more specific guidance.