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STS Locking Issue

former_member182098
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Hi,

When I try lock the plan in STS, only the symbol show it has been locked, whereas actual planning layout is still in changable mode. Even after approval by the Top Node Authorized person, the User is still able to enter the plan data into the web layout and save the plan data. This data is still getting saved into Infocube.

I have entered the same characteristics that are available in Planning Packing into the Configuration of STS under radio button (Define Header Characteristics for Planning Session). Still it is not locking

I know how to lock the same by using Data Slice in Planning area. I specifically would like to lock the planning layout through STS.

Are there any further steps that are missing to lock in STS?

Your valid inputs will be appreciated.

Regards,

Ravi

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Former Member
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Hi Ravi,

Check that the changing user must not have authorization R_STS_SUP.

If changing user is assigned R_STS_SUP authorization then that user can override the lock.

Also a hierarchically lower-level node with R_STS_SUP can override a lock.

Please check the following for the changing user.

Regards,

Amit

Former Member
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Hi, We have the same issue here.

I have checked object R_STS_SUP is not assigned to the changing user.

Please if any one found a solution for this, post it, it will be of great help. Our Go_live is at stake because of this as user is not acception the manual lock method (Data slice)

Thanks in advance

KS.

Former Member
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Hi Ravi and Daisy,

We are implementing STS for a customer and we have come across this same issue. I would like to know more about how you resolved this auto locking issue.

Daisy, it will be a great help if you could explain in detail the planning sequence option.

Any kind of help is highly appreciated.

Regards,

Mich

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HI Ravi,

All the header characteristics need to be exactly similar. I am sure you would have variables in your header, in STS you cannot have variables and since the user will enter ar runtime the variables the system does not lock.

The best way out is to use data slices and integrate them with status switch in STS. That is only way you can use STS, the standarad locking procedure never works in a usual practical planning scenario which is bound to deal with variables.

Cheers

Daisy

former_member182098
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Hi Daisy,

I have not used any Variables in Package. I have used exactly the same characteristics that are used in Planning Package. Anyway, I will have a relook on this.

You mentioned that

"The best way out is to use data slices and integrate them with status switch in STS".

Can you please let me know how can you integrate a data slice with status switch in STS.

Regards,

Ravi

Former Member
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Hi Ravi,

We had used a function module which dynamically locked and unlocked the data slices at runtime. I called that function module from the status switch, if you go to transaction BPS_TC, go to the option 'determine date person responsible'. In the hierarchy select the node/level which would be using sts locking and there in the bottom there is an option which says from status - to status, there you can assign either a BPS function module or an IP exit. If you don;t know the tables give me a shout, I'll send you.

If you are sure that all your header characteristics point to point then raise an OSS message and see what SAP comes back with!

Cheers

Daisy

former_member182098
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Hi Daisy,

In STS Configuration, I am not able to assign any Functional Module or User Exit. Only BPS Planning Sequence or BI Planning Sequence is available. I will also relook at the header combination of characteristics. So far, no luck.

I will update you once if this lock is working.

Thanks for your quick response,

Regards,

Ravi

Former Member
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Hi Ravi,

Call the function module using a planning function of type exit and attach it to the sequence which you can call at the sts level.

Cheers

Daisy