How To Fix KEIX015 - Version &1 is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEIX - ECP in Several Plan Versions

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Version &1 is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEIX015 - Version &1 is locked ?

  The SAP error message KEIX015, which states "Version &1 is locked," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you attempt to make changes to a version in the planning or budgeting process. This error indicates that the version you are trying to access or modify is currently locked, preventing any changes.
  Causes:
  
  Version Locking: The version may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if someone is currently working on that version or if a previous session did not close properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to unlock or modify the version.
  System Configuration: The version may be configured to be locked during certain periods (e.g., during a financial closing process).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the version. You can filter by user or object type to find the specific lock.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Unlock the Version:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can unlock the version using transaction code OKP1 (for planning versions) or OKP2 (for actual versions).
  Navigate to the version management screen and check the status of the version. If it is locked, you may have the option to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Contact Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to unlock the version, contact your SAP system administrator or the person responsible for managing the CO module. They can assist in unlocking the version or provide further insights.
  
  
  
  Review User Sessions:
  
  Ensure that no other users are currently working on the version. If a user has left a session open, it may be necessary to coordinate with them to close it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the version in question to ensure that it is not set to be locked during specific periods or processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  OKP1: Create/Change Planning Versions.
  OKP2: Display Planning Versions.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to manage versions in the CO module.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on version management in controlling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KEIX015 error and proceed with your work in SAP.