How To Fix K3020 - Cost estimate blocked by another user

K3020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Cost estimate blocked by another user

What causes this issue?

Another user is currently processing the cost estimate.

How to fix this error?

Wait until the other user has finished processing and select the
function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

K3020 - Details

• The SAP error message K3020, "Cost estimate blocked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify a cost estimate that is currently being edited or processed by another user. This is a common scenario in environments where multiple users are working on cost estimates simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing the cost estimate, which locks the record to prevent conflicting changes.
  Session Timeout: If a user has an open session that has not been properly closed, it may still hold a lock on the cost estimate.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more stringent locking mechanisms.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their work and then try again.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in the system. You can look for the user who is currently editing the cost