How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON014 - Reference force element organization is locked.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Reference force element organization is locked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON014 - Reference force element organization is locked. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON014 indicates that a reference force element organization is locked. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where organizational structures are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Organization: The reference force element organization is locked for changes. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Ongoing processes that require the organization to remain unchanged (e.g., financial closing, reporting).
  Manual locking by a user or administrator to prevent changes during critical operations.
  System settings or configurations that enforce locking under certain conditions.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to make changes may not have the necessary permissions to unlock or modify the organization.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the status of the organization in the relevant tables (e.g., T_Org, T_ForceElement).
  Identify if the organization is indeed locked and the reason for the lock.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Organization:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can unlock