How To Fix CK492 - Standard cost estimate locked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Standard cost estimate locked by user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK492 - Standard cost estimate locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message CK492 indicates that a standard cost estimate is locked by a user, which prevents other users from making changes to that cost estimate until the lock is released. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and product costing within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: A user is currently working on or has opened a standard cost estimate, which locks it for other users.
  Incomplete Process: The cost estimate process may not have been completed, leaving it in a locked state.
  System Error: Occasionally, a system error or crash may leave a lock in place even after the user has exited.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system. You can filter by the user ID to find out who is holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Contact the User: 
  
  If you identify the user who has the lock, contact them to see if they can release it by completing their task or logging out.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock: 
  
  If the user is unavailable or has left the session, an administrator can manually delete the lock from transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution to avoid data inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: 
  
  Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks. Check transaction SM37 to see if there are any jobs running that might be causing the lock.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs: 
  
  Check the system logs for any errors or issues that might have caused the lock to persist.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation: 
  
  After the lock has been released, you can retry the operation that triggered the CK492 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Standard Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Standard Cost Estimate
  CK24: Release Standard Cost Estimate
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to perform cost estimate activities.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on cost estimates and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  Best Practices: Encourage users to complete their tasks promptly and log out of sessions when finished to minimize locking issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK492 error and continue with your cost estimation processes in SAP.