How To Fix KQ196 - Dependent data being processed by user &1

KQ196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Dependent data being processed by user &1

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to process the dependent Customizing entries because
the data is being processed by user &V1&.
Table: &V2&.

System Response

The data is not saved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to save the data, you cannot currently copy or delete the
dependent entries.
Wait until user &V1& has unlocked table &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ196 - Dependent data being processed by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message KQ196, which states "Dependent data being processed by user &1," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) modules when there are issues related to data consistency or concurrent processing.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user is currently processing or has locked the dependent data that your transaction is trying to access. This can happen in scenarios where multiple users are trying to update or post data related to the same cost object or profitability segment.
  Data Locking: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one user is working on a particular set of data, other users will be unable to access or modify that data until the first user has completed their transaction and released the lock.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can lead to other users encountering this error while trying