How To Fix KI802 - User & is blocking period lock maintenance

KI802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 802

• Message text: User & is blocking period lock maintenance

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V1&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KI802 - Details

• The SAP error message KI802 indicates that a user is blocking the period lock for maintenance in the Controlling (CO) module. This typically occurs when a user has an open session that is preventing other users from making changes to the period lock settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Sessions: A user has an active session that is currently editing or has not properly closed the period lock settings.
  Transaction in Progress: The user might be in the middle of a transaction that involves period lock maintenance.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that are causing the lock to persist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locked entries. This will show you which user is holding the lock.
  Terminate the Session: If the user is not actively working on the transaction, you can terminate their session from SM12. However, ensure that you have the necessary permissions and that it is appropriate to