How To Fix CK166 - System error when blocking cost estimate &

CK166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 166

• Message text: System error when blocking cost estimate &

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred when the attempt was made to lock material &V1&
plant &V2&

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK166 - System error when blocking cost estimate & ?

  The SAP error message CK166 ("System error when blocking cost estimate") typically occurs in the context of cost estimating in SAP, particularly when there are issues related to the blocking of cost estimates in the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, system configuration issues, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the cost estimate, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module or related areas can lead to this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as locks or corruption, can also trigger this error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to block the cost estimate may lead to this error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system that cause this error under specific conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction