How To Fix KM352 - Actual data transfer is locked for controlling area &, fiscal year &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 352

• Message text: Actual data transfer is locked for controlling area &, fiscal year &.

What causes this issue?

The actual data transfer is locked for fiscal year &V2& in controlling
area &V1&.

System Response

You cannot transfer any actual data.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the lock indicator via <DS:TRAN.1KEF>Control Parameters for
Actual Postings</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM352 - Actual data transfer is locked for controlling area &, fiscal year &. ?

  The SAP error message KM352 indicates that the actual data transfer for a specific controlling area and fiscal year is locked. This typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module when trying to post or transfer actual costs or revenues.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Locking: The actual data transfer is locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  A previous posting or transfer process is still ongoing.
  The data for the specified controlling area and fiscal year is locked due to a period lock.
  The system is configured to prevent changes to actual data for certain periods (e.g., closed periods).
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action in the specified controlling area or fiscal year.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The controlling area may have specific settings that restrict data transfers for certain periods or conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Ongoing Processes: Ensure that no other processes are currently running that might be locking the data. You can check transaction codes like SM12 (for lock entries) to see if there are any active locks.
  
  
  Period Closing: Verify if the fiscal year or period is closed. If it is closed, you may need to reopen the period (if allowed) or wait until the next period is open for posting.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the data transfer. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the controlling area to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the data transfer. This can be done in the configuration settings of the CO module.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To check for lock entries.
  KSB1: To view actual line items in CO.
  KKAO: To analyze actual data transfer.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM352 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.