How To Fix KW736 - Data records are blocked by user $

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Data records are blocked by user $

What causes this issue?

DEFINE &USER& = &V1&
INCLUDE MESSAGE_ENQUEUE_USER OBJECT DOKU ID TX
User &V1& is posting plan or actual values for statistical key figures
in version &V3&, controlling area &V2&. For this reason, the data cannot
be transferred from the Logistics Information System.

System Response

The transfer is not started.

How to fix this error?

Try again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW736 - Data records are blocked by user $ ?

  The SAP error message KW736, which states "Data records are blocked by user $," typically indicates that a user is trying to access or modify data that is currently locked by another user. This locking mechanism is a standard feature in SAP to prevent data inconsistencies that can arise from concurrent access.
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: Another user is currently editing or has locked the data record you are trying to access.
  Transaction Lock: The transaction you are trying to execute may have a lock on the data due to a previous operation that has not been completed or has been interrupted.
  System Lock: Sometimes, system-level locks can occur due to background jobs or processes that are running.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view the list of locks in the system. You can filter by the user ID to find out who is holding the lock on the data record.
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can also delete the lock entry if it is safe to do so (e.g., if the user is no longer working on the transaction).
  
  
  
  Wait for Release:
  
  If the lock is held by another user who is actively working, the best course of action is to wait until they finish their transaction and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Communicate with the User:
  
  If you identify the user holding the lock, you can communicate with them to understand if they can release the lock or if they are facing issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be holding locks on the data.
  
  
  
  System Administrator Action:
  
  If the lock persists and is causing significant issues, a system administrator may need to investigate further or take action to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lock Management: Understanding how SAP handles locks can help in troubleshooting. Locks can be exclusive (only one user can access) or shared (multiple users can access).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SM21: Check system logs for any related issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on lock management and troubleshooting.
  
  Preventive Measures:
  
  Encourage users to complete their transactions promptly to minimize locking issues.
  Implement training for users on how to properly exit transactions to ensure locks are released.
  Regularly monitor and manage long-running transactions that may lead to locks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW736 error and understand the underlying causes of data locking in SAP.