How To Fix KC023 - User & is locking COKA record &

KC023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KC - Cost Collector

• Message number: 023

• Message text: User & is locking COKA record &

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V1&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The CCKA record &V2& will be added during processing. Because this CCKA
record is locked exclusively by user &V1&, you are not able to add it at
this time.
An exclusive lock is set when the cost element is being planned.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact user &V1& or wait until he or she has finished processing.
You can then proceed with your processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KC023 - User & is locking COKA record & ?

  The SAP error message KC023 indicates that a user is locking a COKA (Cost Object Controlling: Actual Line Items) record. This typically occurs when a user is trying to access or modify a record that is currently being used or locked by another user or process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently accessing or modifying the COKA record.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected.
  System Issues: Sometimes, system issues or bugs can lead to locks not being released properly.
  Batch Jobs: Background jobs that are processing data can also lock records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locked entries. You can see which user is holding the lock and the details of the lock.
  Contact the User: If