How To Fix KS227 - Lock for used object &1 was released

KS227 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 227

• Message text: Lock for used object &1 was released

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS227 - Lock for used object &1 was released ?

  The SAP error message KS227, which states "Lock for used object &1 was released," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This message indicates that a lock on a specific object (like a cost center or internal order) has been released, which can happen for various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The error often arises when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same object simultaneously. SAP uses locks to prevent data inconsistencies, and if one user releases the lock, another user may encounter this message.
  Session Timeout: If a user session times out or is terminated unexpectedly, the locks held by that session may be released, leading to this error for other users trying to access the same object.
  Transaction Rollback: If a transaction is rolled back due to an error or user intervention, any locks held