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

KI718 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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