How To Fix KE/AD306 - Distribution &2 is currently locked by user &1

KE/AD306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE/AD -

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Distribution &2 is currently locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

Distribution &V2& that you specified is currently locked by user &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &V1& has finished editing or contact the user. To
display the locks, use transaction SM12.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE/AD306 - Distribution &2 is currently locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message KE/AD306 indicates that a distribution process is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with distribution of costs or revenues.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user is currently processing a distribution run (e.g., distributing costs from one cost center to another).
  The system locks the distribution to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure that only one user can perform the operation at a time.
  The user who is holding the lock may have left the session open or is taking longer than expected to complete the process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE/AD306 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the lock entries in the system.
  Look for the user ID mentioned in the error message (user &1) and the object that is locked.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If the locking user is identified and is not