How To Fix KZ172 - Material &1/plant &2/version &3 being processed by user &4

KZ172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Material &1/plant &2/version &3 being processed by user &4

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to assign material &v1&/plant &v2&/production
version &v3& to a <DS:GLOS.cost_object_node>cost object node</>.
However, this material is currently locked by user v&v4&.

System Response

The assignment is not possible at this time.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different object, or wait until user &v4& has finished
processing material &v1&/plant &v2&/production version &v3&.

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KZ172 - Details

• The SAP error message KZ172 typically indicates that a specific material in a particular plant and version is currently being processed by another user. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same material master data or when a transaction is being executed that locks the data for editing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking: The material is locked for editing by another user or session. This can happen during transactions like creating or changing material master data, where SAP locks the record to prevent inconsistencies.
  Long-running Transactions: If a user is performing a long-running transaction, it may hold the lock for an extended period, causing other users to encounter this error.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs that process material data can also lock the records, leading to this error for other users trying to access the same data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait