How To Fix CK731 - Material &1 valuation area &2 is blocked by user &4

CK731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Material &1 valuation area &2 is blocked by user &4

What causes this issue?

Material &v1& in valuation area &V2&, valuation type &v3& is locked by
user &V4&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the operation for this material when the lock no longer exists.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK731 - Material &1 valuation area &2 is blocked by user &4 ?

  The SAP error message CK731 indicates that a specific material in a particular valuation area is blocked by a user. This typically occurs during processes such as inventory valuation, costing, or when trying to perform certain transactions related to the material.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CK731 is triggered when:
  
  A user has locked the material for a specific valuation area, preventing other users from making changes or performing transactions on it.
  This lock could be due to various reasons, such as ongoing inventory management activities, costing runs, or other processes that require exclusive access to the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK731 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the User Locking the Material:
  
  Check the user ID mentioned in the error message (user &4). This will help you identify who has locked the material.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If possible, reach out to the user who has locked the material to understand why it is locked and if they