How To Fix K6446 - The selected fields are blocked by another user

K6446 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 446

• Message text: The selected fields are blocked by another user

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

These fields can only be displayed, not edited.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6446 - The selected fields are blocked by another user ?

  The SAP error message K6446, which states "The selected fields are blocked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify data in a transaction or report that is currently being edited or locked by another user. This is a common issue in multi-user environments where concurrent access to data is common.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one user is editing a record, other users will be unable to make changes to that record until the lock is released.
  Long Transactions: If a user has a long-running transaction, it may hold locks for an extended period, causing other users to encounter this error.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may also lock certain records, leading to this error for users trying to access the same data.
  User Sessions: If a user has multiple sessions open, they may inadvertently lock records in one session while