How To Fix 1F055 - Hierarchy blocked by user &

1F055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Hierarchy blocked by user &

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1F055 - Details

• The SAP error message 1F055 indicates that a hierarchy is blocked by a user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders that utilize hierarchies for reporting and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when a user attempts to perform an action (such as posting or reporting) on a hierarchy that has been locked or blocked by another user. This blocking can occur for several reasons, including:
  
  User Locking: A user has explicitly locked the hierarchy for maintenance or changes.
  System Lock: The system may have automatically locked the hierarchy due to ongoing processes or transactions that require exclusive access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User:
  
  Check who has locked the hierarchy. This can often be done through transaction