How To Fix CK515 - Material &1 in valuation area &2 with valuation type &3 is locked

CK515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Material &1 in valuation area &2 with valuation type &3 is locked

What causes this issue?

Material &v1& in valuation area &v2& with valuation type &v3& is locked
by user &v4&. The cost estimate cannot, therefore, be reorganized.

System Response

The cost estimate is excluded from the selection of cost estimates to
be reorganized.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the material is no longer locked and start again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK515 - Material &1 in valuation area &2 with valuation type &3 is locked ?

  The SAP error message CK515 indicates that a material in a specific valuation area and valuation type is locked. This typically occurs during processes such as inventory valuation, costing, or when trying to make changes to the material master data. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked by Another User: The material may be locked because another user is currently processing it, such as during a costing run or inventory valuation.
  Background Job: A background job might be running that is using the material, causing it to be locked for other transactions.
  Transaction in Progress: There may be an ongoing transaction that has not been completed, which locks the material for further changes.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or inconsistencies can lead to a material being incorrectly marked as locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the material. You can filter by the