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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG106 - Listed substance &1 is locked and cannot be changed ?

  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 or using the appropriate report to check if the substance is indeed locked.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Substance:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can unlock the substance. This may involve:
  
  Navigating to the substance management area and changing its status.
  Using transaction codes like EHS0 or EHS1 to manage substances.
  
  
  
  
  
  Contact Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the permissions to unlock the substance, contact your SAP system administrator or the person responsible for EHS management in your organization. They can assist in unlocking the substance or provide further insights into why it is locked.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to modify substances. If not, request the appropriate access from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Processes:
  
  Ensure that there are no active processes or transactions that are currently using the substance. If there are, you may need to wait until those processes are completed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation related to EHS and substance management for detailed procedures on managing substances and understanding locking mechanisms.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to substance locking and provide patches or updates.
  Training: Consider training sessions on SAP EHS for users who frequently work with substances to better understand the system's functionalities and limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG106 effectively.