How To Fix KE703 - User & is processing the summarization levels

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 703

• Message text: User & is processing the summarization levels

What causes this issue?

The summarization levels are locked by user &V1&.
ELSE
Summarization level &V2& is locked by user &V1&.
ENDIF
The lock is set
when you define summarization levels. The system locks all the levels.
When you save, the lock is extended to all clients (!), because
cross-client tables need to be generated.
when you fill the summarization levels with data. Only the
summarization levels you are filling are locked.
when the system reads the data for planning. This is to ensure that the
data is not changed while the system is reading it. Only the level
being read is locked. It is still possible for different users to read
data at the same time.

How to fix this error?

Wait until user &V1& has finished processing the summarization levels,
and then repeat the function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE703 - User & is processing the summarization levels ?

  The SAP error message KE703 indicates that a user is currently processing summarization levels in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related areas. This error typically occurs when a user attempts to access or modify summarization levels while another user is already working on them, leading to a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The primary cause of this error is that another user is currently processing the summarization levels, which locks the data for other users.
  Long-Running Processes: If a user is running a long report or transaction that involves summarization levels, it can lead to this error for other users trying to access the same data.
  System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When one user is processing data, it locks that data for others.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish processing the summarization levels. Once they are done, you can try to access the summarization levels again.
  Identify the User: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can check which user is currently processing the summarization levels. This can be done using transaction codes like SM12 (to view locks) or SM21 (to check system logs).
  Communicate with the User: If possible, communicate with the user who is processing the summarization levels to understand when they expect to finish.
  Check for Long-Running Jobs: Use transaction codes like SM37 to check for any long-running jobs that might be causing the lock. If a job is stuck, it may need to be canceled or monitored.
  System Administration: If the issue persists, it may require intervention from a system administrator to resolve any underlying issues or to release locks if they are no longer valid.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM21: To check system logs for errors or warnings.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to access and process summarization levels.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for more detailed information on handling locks and summarization levels in CO-PA.
  
  If the problem continues to occur frequently, it may be worth investigating the overall system performance and user practices to minimize conflicts in the future.