How To Fix KK215 - Lock error for new worklist &1 occurred &2

KK215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Lock error for new worklist &1 occurred &2

What causes this issue?

There is currently no write access to the administration for the
creation of worklist &v1&, because the worklist is locked 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?

Try again later.
If this error recurs, choose a different name for the folder.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK215 - Lock error for new worklist &1 occurred &2 ?

  The SAP error message KK215, which states "Lock error for new worklist &1 occurred &2," typically indicates that there is a locking issue related to the worklist in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other CO-related objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from making changes to the same data simultaneously. If one user is currently accessing or modifying a worklist, another user trying to access the same worklist may encounter a lock error.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing other users to receive lock errors.
  Database Locks: Sometimes, database-level locks can also lead to this error, especially if there are issues with the database or if there are long-running queries.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the CO module or related settings may also lead to locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: