How To Fix KM803 - Table containing COAr settings blocked by &

KM803 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Table containing COAr settings blocked by &

What causes this issue?

Table TKA01 which contains controlling area settings in Profit Center
Accounting is currently locked by user &V1&.

System Response

Transaction was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Try to run the transaction again later.

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KM803 - Details

• The SAP error message KM803 indicates that a table containing COAr (Controlling Area) settings is blocked by a specific user or process. This typically occurs when there are ongoing transactions or processes that are preventing changes to the configuration settings in the controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked by User/Process: The table is locked by a user or a background job that is currently accessing or modifying the COAr settings.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the controlling area is still in progress, which prevents any changes to the settings.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock mechanism in place to prevent concurrent changes that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the relevant tables. Look for entries related to the COAr settings and identify the user or process that is holding the lock.
  Terminate the Lock: If it is safe to do so, you can