How To Fix KI718 - Planning locked by user &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Planning locked by user &1.

What causes this issue?

User &V1& is planning in controlling area &V2&, version &V3&. Thus,
plan reconciliation with update posting is not possible.

System Response

If plan reconciliation is not started in a test run, it is not started
at all because the posting is not possible.
Starting in the test run removes the option of posting at the end of
processing, but calculating plan reconciliation is possible.

How to fix this error?

Try again later if plan reconciliation posting is necessary. If only
plan reconciliation calculation is desired, make a test run of the
reconciliation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI718 - Planning locked by user &1. ?

  The SAP error message KI718, which states "Planning locked by user &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to execute a planning transaction while another user has locked the planning data. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies that could arise from simultaneous updates by multiple users.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently working on the same planning data, which causes the system to lock the data for editing.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the planning data locked.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the other user has completed their planning activities and released the lock.
  Identify the Locking User: You can identify the user who is holding the lock by using transaction code SM12 (Display and Delete Locks). Here, you can see the list of locks and the users associated with them.
  Delete the Lock: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can delete the lock held by the other user. However, this should be done with caution, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the other user is still working on the data.
  Check for Stale Sessions: If you suspect that a session is still holding a lock due to a timeout or crash, you can also check for stale sessions and terminate them if necessary.
  Communicate with the User: If you know who the user is, you can communicate with them to find out when they will be done with their planning activities.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the relevant planning tables.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to access and modify planning data.
  System Performance: Sometimes, performance issues can lead to locks being held longer than necessary. Monitoring system performance can help identify such issues.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Plan Coordination: Encourage users to coordinate their planning activities to minimize conflicts.
  Regular Monitoring: Regularly monitor locks and sessions to ensure that no unnecessary locks are held.
  Training: Provide training to users on how to properly log off and close sessions to avoid leaving locks in place.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KI718 error and manage planning locks effectively in SAP.