How To Fix CR205 - Hierarchy & plant & is currently being processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Hierarchy & plant & is currently being processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR205 - Hierarchy & plant & is currently being processed ?

  The SAP error message CR205 typically indicates that a hierarchy or plant is currently being processed, which means that a certain operation or transaction is not able to proceed because the specified hierarchy or plant is locked or in use by another process. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with master data, planning, or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the hierarchy or plant.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a transaction is in progress, the system will lock the relevant data.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it may hold the lock for an extended period, causing other transactions to fail with this error.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing data related to the hierarchy or plant, causing it to be locked.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent processing, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Check for Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM21 (to check system logs) to identify if there are any active sessions or jobs that are holding the lock.
  Identify and Terminate Locks: If you find that a lock is held by a session that is no longer active or is taking too long, you may need to terminate that session using transaction SM12. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistencies.
  Review Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs running that might be processing the hierarchy or plant. You can use transaction SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate further, as they can provide insights into system performance and locking issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (lock entries), SM21 (system log), and SM37 (job monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message CR205.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with, as the context of the error may vary based on the application area (e.g., Material Management, Production Planning).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CR205 error in SAP.