How To Fix K6018 - Data records are blocked by other users (&).

K6018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Data records are blocked by other users (&).

What causes this issue?

Some data records are blocked by other users. Therefore, they cannot be
changed at the moment. The blocked table is called CFENQLIST.

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

System Response

The blocked data records cannot be edited at the moment.

How to fix this error?

Select the function later or come to an arrangement with the other
users with respect to the objects to be entered.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6018 - Data records are blocked by other users (&). ?

  The SAP error message K6018, which states "Data records are blocked by other users (&)," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module when a user attempts to access or modify data that is currently locked by another user. This can happen during various activities, such as posting costs, executing reports, or making changes to master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the same data record, which leads to a lock being placed on that record.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold locks on data records longer than expected.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to more frequent locking of records.
  User Sessions: Sometimes, a user may have multiple sessions open, and one session may be locking the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their transaction and then