How To Fix CK167 - Cost estimate for material & could not be locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Cost estimate for material & could not be locked

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to cost material &V1& in plant &V2&, but the cost
estimate is blocked by another costing transaction.

System Response

The costing results for this material are incorrect. If you carry out
costing online, you cannot save the costing.

How to fix this error?

Carry out costing again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK167 - Cost estimate for material & could not be locked ?

  The SAP error message CK167, which states "Cost estimate for material & could not be locked," typically occurs during the cost estimation process in SAP, particularly when trying to create or change a cost estimate for a material. This error indicates that the system was unable to lock the cost estimate for the specified material, which is necessary to ensure that no other processes can modify it while it is being worked on.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the cost estimate for the same material, leading to a lock conflict.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues may prevent the locking mechanism from functioning properly.
  Database Locking Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the locking of records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the cost estimate for the material.
  Incomplete Transactions: Previous transactions that were not completed properly may still hold locks on the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Concurrent Users: Verify if another user is currently working on the same cost estimate. If so, wait for them to finish or coordinate with them to avoid conflicts.
  Transaction Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM21 (to check system logs) to identify any existing locks on the material.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, consider performing the operation during off-peak hours or check with your IT team for performance tuning.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost estimates. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Release Locks: If you find that there are unnecessary locks, you can release them using transaction SM12, but be cautious as this may affect other users.
  Restart the Session: Sometimes, simply logging out and back into the SAP system can resolve temporary locking issues.
  Check for Incomplete Transactions: Investigate if there are any incomplete transactions that might be holding locks and resolve them.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on cost estimation and locking mechanisms for more detailed information.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.