How To Fix CK527 - Standard cost estimate for future period &2 locked by user &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 527

• Message text: Standard cost estimate for future period &2 locked by user &4

What causes this issue?

The following was established in &v3&:
You are attempting to <DS:GLOS.marking>mark</> the standard cost
estimate for material &v1& for the future posting period &v2& for
material &v1&. This cost estimate is locked by user &v4&.

System Response

The cost estimate cannot be marked.

How to fix this error?

You can mark the cost estimate when user &v4& is no longer locking it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK527 - Standard cost estimate for future period &2 locked by user &4 ?

  The SAP error message CK527 indicates that a standard cost estimate for a future period is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs when a user is currently working on or has locked the cost estimate for a particular period, preventing other users from making changes or creating new cost estimates for that same period.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The cost estimate for the specified future period is locked by another user, which can happen if they are currently editing or have not released the lock after their session.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction related to cost estimation is still in progress, which can lead to the locking of the cost estimate.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that enforce locking mechanisms for cost estimates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Locking User: Check which user has locked the cost estimate. This can typically be done through transaction codes like SM12 (to view locks) or SM21 (to view system logs).
  Contact the User: If possible, contact the user who has the lock to determine if they can release it or if they are finished with their work.
  Release the Lock: If the user is unavailable and the lock is no longer needed, a system administrator can release the lock using transaction SM12. However, this should be done with caution to avoid data inconsistencies.
  Wait for Release: If the lock is legitimate and the user is actively working on the cost estimate, you may need to wait until they complete their work and release the lock.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also hold locks. Check if there are any running jobs that might be causing the lock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), SM12 (Display Locks), and SM21 (System Log).
  Costing Configuration: Review the costing configuration in your SAP system to ensure that it aligns with your business processes and does not lead to unnecessary locking issues.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly release locks and manage cost estimates to minimize the occurrence of such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK527 error and continue with your cost estimation processes in SAP.