How To Fix COM_HIERARCHY103 - Trans. 'Assign Category Hierarchies to Applications' is locked by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERARCHY - Hierarchy

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Trans. 'Assign Category Hierarchies to Applications' is locked by user &1

What causes this issue?

The transaction <DS:TRAN.COMM_PRAPPLCAT>Assign Category Hierarchies to
Applications</> is locked by user &V1&.
You therefore cannot define the configuration hierarchy using the
transaction <DS:TRAN.COMM_HIERARCHY>Maintain Categories and Hierarchies
</>.
You cannot download material types, material groups, or the product
hierarchy from ERP (Customizing object DNL_CUST_PROD1) as long as this
lock is in place.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY103 - Trans. 'Assign Category Hierarchies to Applications' is locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERARCHY103 indicates that the transaction "Assign Category Hierarchies to Applications" is currently locked by another user. This typically occurs when a user is editing or has opened a transaction that prevents other users from making changes to the same data or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently using the transaction, which locks the data for editing.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a session may not close properly, leaving a lock on the transaction.
  Background Jobs: A background job might be running that is using the same transaction or data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, you can wait for the other user to finish their work and then try again.
  Identify the Locking User: You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. Here, you can see which user is holding the lock and the details of the lock.
  
  Enter the relevant table name or leave it blank to see all locks.
  Look for the user ID that is locking the transaction.
  
  
  Contact the Locking User: If possible, contact the user who is holding the lock to see if they can release it.
  Release the Lock: If the locking user is unavailable and you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually delete the lock using transaction SM12. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the other user is still working on the transaction.
  Check for Background Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be causing the lock. If you find any, you may need to wait for them to complete or consult with your basis team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM37: To check background jobs.
  
  
  User Management: Ensure that users are aware of the locking mechanism and coordinate when working on shared transactions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on transaction locks and user management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or support for further assistance.