How To Fix CK526 - Cost estimate for material &1, valuation area &2 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Cost estimate for material &1, valuation area &2 is locked

What causes this issue?

The cost estimate for material &v1&, valuation area &v2&, valuation
type &v3& is locked by user &v4&. You cannot, therefore, delete this
cost estimate.

System Response

The cost estimate is excluded from the selection.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the cost estimate is no longer locked and start again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK526 - Cost estimate for material &1, valuation area &2 is locked ?

  The SAP error message CK526 indicates that a cost estimate for a specific material in a particular valuation area is locked. This typically occurs when another user or process is currently working on the cost estimate, preventing you from making changes or creating a new cost estimate for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent User Activity: Another user is currently processing or has locked the cost estimate for the same material and valuation area.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be running that is locking the cost estimate.
  Incomplete Transactions: An incomplete transaction or a previous session that did not close properly may have left the cost estimate in a locked state.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the system may lead to locking issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is working on the cost estimate, you may need to wait until they finish and release the lock.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can look for locks related to the specific material and valuation area. If you find a lock that should not be there, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  Identify Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be running and locking the cost estimate. If you find a job that is causing the lock, you may need to wait for it to complete or contact your system administrator.
  Review User Sessions: Check if there are any open sessions for the user who might have locked the cost estimate. If necessary, you can ask them to log off or close their session.
  System Restart: In rare cases, a system restart may be required to clear any persistent locks, but this should be done with caution and typically involves coordination with your IT team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  SM12: Display and Delete Lock Entries
  SM37: Monitor Background Jobs
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and delete locks if needed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on cost estimates and locking mechanisms.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.