How To Fix CHCL055 - Conversion &1 is blocked by user &2. Display only possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CHCL - Messages for Batch Class Conversion

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Conversion &1 is blocked by user &2. Display only possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CHCL055 - Conversion &1 is blocked by user &2. Display only possible ?

  The SAP error message CHCL055 indicates that a conversion (in this case, a conversion of a characteristic) is blocked by a specific user, and therefore, only display access is allowed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where certain characteristics or conversions may be locked for editing by a user.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The characteristic conversion is locked by a specific user, which prevents other users from making changes to it.
  Transaction in Progress: Another user might be currently editing the conversion, leading to a temporary lock.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to edit the conversion, leading to a display-only mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Lock: Identify the user who has locked the conversion. You can do this by checking the lock entries in the system.
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to view and manage lock entries. Look for the relevant lock entry associated with the conversion and the user.
  If appropriate, you can delete the lock entry (if you have the necessary authorizations) to allow other users to edit the conversion.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release: If another user is editing the conversion, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to edit the conversion. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the required permissions.
  
  
  Contact the User: If you know the user who has locked the conversion, you can reach out to them to see if they can release the lock or if they are done with their changes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the characteristic and its conversions.
  CL02: To display and manage characteristics in the classification system.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to characteristic conversions and locking mechanisms.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on classification and characteristics to understand how locks are managed and the implications of user locks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CHCL055 error and regain the ability to edit the characteristic conversion.