KM137 - Partner profit center &1 is locked for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Partner profit center &1 is locked for &2

What causes this issue?

Partner profit center &V1& is locked on &V2& in one or more controlling
areas and does not exist in any of the other controlling areas.

System Response

The function was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry and the assignment of the affected objects to profit
centers.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM137 - Partner profit center &1 is locked for &2 ?

  The SAP error message KM137, which states "Partner profit center &1 is locked for &2," typically occurs in the context of controlling and profit center accounting. This error indicates that the specified partner profit center is locked for a particular activity or transaction, which prevents further processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Profit Center: The profit center specified in the error message is locked for the specified period (e.g., month, quarter, year) due to various reasons such as:
  
  Period-end closing activities.
  Data entry restrictions.
  Configuration settings that prevent changes to the profit center during certain times.
  
  
  
  User Lock: A user may have locked the profit center for a specific transaction or process, preventing other users from making changes.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict access to certain profit centers based on user roles or authorization settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any user locks on the profit center. If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Review Period Status:
  
  Check if the period for the profit center is closed. You can do this by navigating to the controlling area settings and reviewing the status of the periods. If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If the profit center is locked due to period-end closing activities, consult with your finance or controlling team to understand the timeline for when the lock will be lifted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the profit center. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the locking behavior seems incorrect, review the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To check and manage user locks.
  KOB1: To view line items for cost centers and profit centers.
  KSV5: To display profit center master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profit center accounting and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM137 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.