How To Fix CK142 - Valuation area & material &: Cost estimate locked by another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Valuation area & material &: Cost estimate locked by another user

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK142 - Valuation area & material &: Cost estimate locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message CK142 indicates that a cost estimate for a specific material in a particular valuation area is locked by another user. This typically occurs when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same cost estimate simultaneously, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently processing or has locked the cost estimate for the material in the specified valuation area.
  Incomplete Processing: A previous session may not have been completed properly, leaving the cost estimate in a locked state.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may lead to locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can look for the user who has locked the cost estimate and determine if they are still active.
  Release the Lock: If you