How To Fix KM298 - Plan version &1 in controlling area &2 is locked for fiscal year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Plan version &1 in controlling area &2 is locked for fiscal year &3

What causes this issue?

Plan version &V1& is locked for Profit Center Accounting in controlling
area &V2& for fiscal year &V3&.

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?

Check your entry. If necessary, unlock the plan version for Profit
Center Accounting. To do so, select the function "Planning ->
Plan versions".
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM298 - Plan version &1 in controlling area &2 is locked for fiscal year &3 ?

  The SAP error message KM298 indicates that a specific plan version in a controlling area is locked for a particular fiscal year. This typically occurs when a plan version is being used or has been locked by another user or process, preventing any changes or updates to that version.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Plan Version: The plan version you are trying to access is currently locked. This can happen if:
  
  Another user is currently working on it.
  The plan version has been locked for a specific reason (e.g., during a financial close process).
  The plan version is set to be locked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the plan version.
  
  
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to lock certain plan versions during specific periods (e.g., during the fiscal year-end closing).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the plan version. You can look for locks related to the controlling area and fiscal year in question.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait for Release: If another user is working on the plan version, you may need to wait until they have completed their work and released the lock.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the plan version. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the controlling area and plan version to see if there are any settings that enforce locking during certain periods. This can be done in the configuration menu under Controlling (CO) settings.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To check and manage locks.
  KP06: To enter or change plan data.
  KP01: To create or change plan versions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on controlling area settings and plan version management.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KM298 error and regain access to the plan version in question.