How To Fix KM783 - 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: 783

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

What causes this issue?

In Profit Center Accounting, the transfer of actual data is locked in
controlling area &V1& for fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

If the message has message type "E", no data is posted in CO and no
actual data is transferred to Profit Center Accounting.
If the message has message type "W" or "I", data is posted in CO but no
actual data is transferred to Profit Center Accounting.

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?

You can use <DS:TRAN.1KEF>control parameters for actual postings</> to
remove the lock indicator in Profit Center Accounting. In this way,
data is updated in CO and in Profit Center Accounting during an active
online update.
If you change this error message into a warning message, the data is
only posted in CO. To do this, use the <DS:TRAN.SM30>View Maintenance
</> transaction with view V_T100C. Change the message type from "E" to
"W" for message 783 from work area KM.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM783 - Actual data transfer is locked for controlling area &, fiscal year &. ?

  The SAP error message KM783 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 most common cause of this error is that the actual data transfer is locked due to ongoing processes, such as:
  
  A previous posting or transfer process is still running.
  A period is closed for posting, preventing any further data transfers.
  A lock is placed by a user or a batch job that is currently processing data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the controlling area or fiscal year may prevent data transfers.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to perform the data transfer can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the data. If you find any locks that are not needed, you can delete them (ensure you have the necessary authorizations to do this).
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check if the period is open for posting. If the period is closed, you may need to open it again if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Jobs:
  
  Check if there are any batch jobs running that might be locking the data. You can use transaction code SM37 to monitor the status of batch jobs.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the data transfer. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  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 and manage locks.
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  SM37: To monitor batch jobs.
  
  
  
  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 KM783 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.