How To Fix KA337 - Assignments are being processed by user &

KA337 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Assignments are being processed by user &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Only display mode is available.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &V1& has finished maintaining the data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA337 - Assignments are being processed by user & ?

  The SAP error message KA337, which states "Assignments are being processed by user &," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that a user is currently processing assignments (such as cost allocations or postings) that are preventing other users from accessing or modifying the same data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user is currently processing assignments related to the same cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When one user is working on a particular assignment, the system locks that assignment for other users.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can lead to this error for other users trying to access the same data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to complete their transaction. Once