How To Fix CK532 - System error while locking the marking database for period &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 532

• Message text: System error while locking the marking database for period &1 &2

What causes this issue?

System errors occurred while the marking database was being locked for
posting period &v1& &v2& of company code &v3&.

How to fix this error?

Issue the allowance for marking for company code &v3% at a later time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK532 - System error while locking the marking database for period &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message CK532, which states "System error while locking the marking database for period &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly during the execution of processes related to cost accounting, such as marking or releasing costs.
  Cause:
  The error usually indicates that there is a problem with the locking mechanism in the database when the system tries to lock the marking database for a specific period. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Database Locking Issues: Another process might be holding a lock on the marking database, preventing the current process from acquiring the necessary lock.
  System Performance Issues: High load on the database or system can lead to timeouts or failures in acquiring locks.
  Configuration Issues: There might be misconfigurations in the system settings related to the marking process.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, there could be corruption in the database that is causing the locking mechanism to fail.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK532 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Processes: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM66 (to view active processes) to identify if there are any other processes that are holding locks on the marking database. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or, if appropriate, terminate them.
  
  
  System Performance Monitoring: Monitor the system performance to ensure that it is not overloaded. You can use transaction ST03N to analyze workload and performance.
  
  
  Retry the Process: Sometimes, simply retrying the process after a short wait can resolve transient locking issues.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the marking process in the Controlling module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Database Administration: If the issue persists, consult with your database administrator to check for any underlying database issues or corruption.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKMLCP (for marking) and CKMLCP2 (for marking and releasing).
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to perform marking operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CK532 error effectively.