How To Fix CMMD047 - Hierarchy & is locked by user &

CMMD047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMD -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Hierarchy & is locked by user &

What causes this issue?

The article hierarchy is locked by a user, who is creating the
hierarchy with the same hierarchy ID.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The user who set the lock, must also remove it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMD047 - Hierarchy & is locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message CMMD047 indicates that a hierarchy is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Management, particularly when dealing with hierarchies in areas such as Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting, or other modules that utilize hierarchical structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The hierarchy is currently being edited or processed by another user, which prevents other users from making changes to it.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the hierarchy is still in progress, and the system locks it to maintain data integrity.
  System Error: Occasionally, a system error or an unexpected termination of a session can leave a hierarchy in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the hierarchy is locked by another user, the simplest solution is to wait until that user has completed their work and released the lock.
  Identify the Locking User: You can use transaction codes like SM12 (to view and