How To Fix KP282 - Predistribution of fixed costs locked by &V1&.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Predistribution of fixed costs locked by &V1&.

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V1&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
You want to start the price calculation and simultaneously update the
predistribution of fixed costs. However, predistribution of fixed costs
is locked by user &V1& in version &V2& and fiscal year &V3&.

System Response

Predistribution of fixed costs is not posted automatically.

How to fix this error?

Start the price calculation later, or run price calculation now and
start the predistribution of fixed costs in a separate run later.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP282 - Predistribution of fixed costs locked by &V1&. ?

  The SAP error message KP282, which states "Predistribution of fixed costs locked by &V1&," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a transaction that involves the distribution of fixed costs, such as during the execution of cost center planning or distribution processes.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the predistribution of fixed costs is locked by a user or a process. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently processing the same data, which locks the records for editing.
  Transaction Lock: A transaction that involves the same data is currently being executed, preventing other transactions from accessing it.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KP282 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Sessions:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks on the relevant data. Look for locks held by other users or processes.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If another user is working on the same data, you may need to wait until they complete their transaction and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be processing the same data. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to finish.
  
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues:
  
  If you are in a team environment, check with your colleagues to see if someone else is working on the same cost center or distribution process.
  
  
  
  System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They may have additional tools or access to resolve the lock.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KP26 (Activity Type Planning), and KP12 (Change Plan Data) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that might address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cost center accounting and fixed cost distribution for a better understanding of the processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KP282 error in SAP.