How To Fix KM694 - Comp. code &1, version &2, fiscal year &3, profit ctr &4 currently locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Comp. code &1, version &2, fiscal year &3, profit ctr &4 currently locked

What causes this issue?

The data in company code &V1&, version &V2&, fiscal year &V3&, profit
center &V4& is currently locked by another transaction.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Try to carry out the transaction again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM694 - Comp. code &1, version &2, fiscal year &3, profit ctr &4 currently locked ?

  The SAP error message KM694 indicates that a specific combination of company code, version, fiscal year, and profit center is currently locked. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning or controlling processes, where certain data entries or adjustments are restricted to prevent inconsistencies or errors during processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Locking: The data for the specified combination is locked due to ongoing processes such as:
  
  A user is currently editing or processing data for that combination.
  A batch job or background process is running that locks the data.
  The data is locked due to a previous error or incomplete transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the locked data.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may enforce locks on specific data to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the specified combination. If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait for Process Completion: If the lock is due to a background job or another user, you may need to wait until the process is completed. You can check the status of background jobs using transaction code SM37.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to access the data has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  Consult with IT Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or IT support team to investigate further. They can check for any system-level issues or configurations that may be causing the lock.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the controlling module to ensure that there are no settings that are inadvertently causing locks.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data locking mechanisms and how they work within the SAP system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KM694 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.