How To Fix CK503 - Std cost estimate at future material master anchor locked by user &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Std cost estimate at future material master anchor locked by user &4

What causes this issue?

In &v3& the following occurred:
The standard cost estimate for material &v1& in plant &v2&, which has
already been <DS:GLOS.marking>marked</> for a future posting period, is
locked by user &v4&.

System Response

The system does not allow the standard cost estimate to be marked while
material &v1& is locked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK503 - Std cost estimate at future material master anchor locked by user &4 ?

  The SAP error message CK503 indicates that a standard cost estimate for a material is locked because another user is currently working on it. This typically occurs when a user is trying to create or change a cost estimate for a material that is set to be effective in the future, and another user has already locked the material for editing.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently processing a cost estimate for the same material, which locks the material master record.
  Future Date: The cost estimate is being created or modified for a future date, which can lead to additional locking mechanisms in SAP.
  User Lock: The user who is currently editing the material has not released the lock, either due to an ongoing process or an error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, wait for the other user to finish their work and then try again.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the material. You can filter by the material number and see which user has locked it.
  Contact the Locking User: If you identify the user who has the lock, you can reach out to them to see if they can complete their task or release the lock.
  Release the Lock: If necessary and if you have the appropriate authorizations, you can manually release the lock in transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution, as it may disrupt the other user's work.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks. Check transaction SM37 to see if there are any jobs running that might be causing the lock.
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the correct authorizations to avoid unnecessary locking issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create a standard cost estimate.
  CK40N: Change a standard cost estimate.
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to cost estimate locking. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on cost estimation and material master management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK503 error and proceed with your cost estimation tasks.