How To Fix CK056 - Valuation segment locked for material & valuation area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Valuation segment locked for material & valuation area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK056 - Valuation segment locked for material & valuation area & ?

  The SAP error message CK056 indicates that the valuation segment for a specific material and valuation area is locked. This typically occurs when there are ongoing processes that prevent changes to the valuation data, such as a material being processed in a transaction or a lock set by another user or process.
  Causes:
  
  Ongoing Transactions: The material might be involved in a transaction that is currently being processed, such as a goods movement, inventory valuation, or a costing run.
  User Lock: Another user might have locked the valuation segment for editing.
  Batch Jobs: Background jobs that are processing costing or valuation might be holding the lock.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to locks that are not released properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Transactions: Verify if there are any active transactions involving the material. You can use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) or MB03 (Display Material Document) to check for ongoing processes.
  Identify Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the material. You can filter by the material number and valuation area to see if there are any active locks.
  Wait for Completion: If the lock is due to a background job or another user, you may need to wait until the process is completed.
  Release Locks: If you find that a lock is held unnecessarily (e.g., due to a user session that is no longer active), you can release the lock using transaction SM12, but be cautious as this may affect other users.
  Check for Batch Jobs: If the lock is due to a batch job, you can check the job status in transaction SM37 and see if it can be canceled or if it is still running.
  Consult Basis Team: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, it may be necessary to consult your SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  CK24: Release Cost Estimate
  MB51: Material Document List
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material valuation and costing processes.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify the valuation data for the material in question.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK056 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.