How To Fix KK018 - Base planning object & is locked by user &

KK018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Base planning object & is locked by user &

What causes this issue?

Base planning object &v1& is being processed by user &v2&.

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?

Either choose a different base planning object or wait until the other
user has finished processing base planning object &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK018 - Base planning object & is locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message KK018 indicates that a base planning object is locked by a user. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when a user attempts to access or modify a planning object that is currently locked by another user.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The planning object (such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center) is currently being edited or processed by another user.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the planning object is still in progress, preventing other users from making changes.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock due to a previous transaction that did not complete properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, wait for the other user to finish their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can see which user is holding the lock on the planning object.
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