How To Fix CK553 - System errors while locking material &1 in valuation area &2

CK553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: System errors while locking material &1 in valuation area &2

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to release the standard cost estimate of material
&v1& in valuation area &v2&, valuation type &v3&. However, system
errors occurred while locking this material.

System Response

The standard cost estimate is not released.

How to fix this error?

Release the standard cost estimate at a later time.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK553 - System errors while locking material &1 in valuation area &2 ?

  The SAP error message CK553 indicates that there is a system error while trying to lock a material in a specific valuation area. This error typically occurs during processes that involve material valuation, such as inventory management, costing, or when performing transactions that require locking the material for consistency.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Issues: The material might be locked by another user or process, preventing your transaction from acquiring the necessary lock.
  System Performance Issues: High system load or performance issues can lead to timeouts or failures in acquiring locks.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or valuation area settings can lead to locking problems.
  Transport Issues: If there are ongoing transports that affect the material or valuation area, it might cause locking issues.
  Program Errors: Bugs or errors in the custom code or standard SAP programs that handle material locking.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for existing lock entries on the