How To Fix KW355 - Template locked by user &.

KW355 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Template locked by user &.

What causes this issue?

The template is being processed by user &v1& and is
therefore locked for further processing.

System Response

The template cannot be processed.
Wait until user &v1& has completed his processing session or select
another template for processing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW355 - Template locked by user &. ?

  The SAP error message KW355, which states "Template locked by user," typically occurs when a user tries to access or modify a template that is currently locked by another user. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of planning and budgeting scenarios, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation).
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The template is being edited or accessed by another user, which locks it for other users to prevent simultaneous changes that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the template to remain locked even after they have stopped working on it.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to a template being left in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: If another user is actively working on the template, the simplest solution is to wait until they finish and release the