How To Fix KA333 - Target=actual cost elements are being processed by user &

KA333 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Target=actual cost elements are being processed by user &

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V1&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The target=actual cost elements are already being processed by user &V1&
and therefore locked.

System Response

Only display mode is available.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &V1& has finished.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA333 - Target=actual cost elements are being processed by user & ?

  The SAP error message KA333 indicates that there is a conflict in processing target and actual cost elements in the system. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can arise during various activities such as posting costs, running reports, or executing transactions that involve cost elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The error often occurs when multiple users are trying to process the same target and actual cost elements simultaneously. This can lead to a lock situation where one user is unable to proceed because another user is currently working with the same data.
  User Lock: The specific user mentioned in the error message has a lock on the cost elements, preventing other users from accessing or modifying them.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of cost elements or the way they are set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent processing, the simplest