How To Fix K6032 - Data records are in locked area.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Data records are in locked area.

What causes this issue?

The system settings do not allow updating of some data records.

System Response

The data records were not updated.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you are processing the correct data, or if the system
settings are incorrect.
Change either your entries or the selection criteria for the locked
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Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6032 - Data records are in locked area. ?

  The SAP error message K6032, which states "Data records are in locked area," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules when you attempt to access or modify data that is currently locked for processing. This can happen for various reasons, such as ongoing transactions, batch jobs, or other users accessing the same data.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Data Records: The data you are trying to access is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen during month-end closing, year-end closing, or when a batch job is running.
  User Lock: A specific user may have locked the data for editing or processing.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the data is still in progress, preventing other users from accessing it.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock in place due to a previous error or incomplete transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary (e.g., due to a batch job), wait for the process to complete and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or process is holding the lock and take appropriate action.
  Contact the User: If you identify a specific user holding the lock, you may need to contact them to see if they can release the lock.
  Release Locks: If necessary and if you have the appropriate permissions, you can manually delete the lock entries in SM12. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the other process is still running.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be running and locking the data. If a job is stuck, you may need to terminate it.
  System Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They may have additional tools or permissions to investigate and resolve the locking issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SE11: Data dictionary to check table structures.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on locking mechanisms and best practices for managing locks in SAP.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly handle transactions to minimize locking issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K6032 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.