How To Fix EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG106 - Listed substance &1 is locked and cannot be changed

EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG - Messages for Regulatory Lists

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Listed substance &1 is locked and cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

A listed substance must be updated, but the listed substance is opened
for editing in another session (maybe by another user).

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 lock will be automatically released when the session in which the
listed substance is open is closed.
When the lock is released, you can execute it again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG106 - Details

• The SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG106 indicates that a listed substance is locked and cannot be changed. This typically occurs in the context of managing substances in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with regulatory compliance and substance management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Substance Locking: The substance in question is locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  It is currently being used in a transaction or process.
  It has been marked as "locked" by a user or system process to prevent changes while it is in use.
  The substance may be part of a regulatory list that is not editable.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to make changes may not have the necessary permissions to unlock or modify the substance.
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce locking mechanisms for compliance reasons.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Verify the status of the substance in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction