How To Fix KA202 - & in CO area & is being processed by user &

KA202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 202

• Message text: & in CO area & is being processed by user &

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V3&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The calculation base &V1& in controlling area &V2& is already being
processed by user &V3& and is locked.

System Response

Only display mode is available.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &V3& is finished.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KA202 - Details

• The SAP error message KA202 typically indicates an issue related to the controlling (CO) area in the context of cost accounting. The message usually states that a certain operation or transaction cannot be processed because it is being handled by another user or due to a lock situation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Situation: The most common cause of the KA202 error is that the CO area or the specific cost object (like cost center, internal order, etc.) is currently locked by another user. This can happen if another user is processing a transaction that involves the same CO area.
  User Session: If a user has an open session that is not properly closed, it may lead to a lock on the CO area.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that restrict access to certain transactions or areas based on user roles or authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on