How To Fix EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG256 - Revision for regulatory list &1 is currently locked; Import cancelled

EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG - Messages for Regulatory Lists

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Revision for regulatory list &1 is currently locked; Import cancelled

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EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG256 - Details

• The SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG256 indicates that a regulatory list revision is currently locked, which prevents the import process from proceeding. This error typically occurs in the context of managing regulatory compliance data, such as lists of approved or restricted substances, and can affect various modules, including Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or Global Trade Services (GTS).
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Revision: The specific revision of the regulatory list you are trying to import is locked, possibly due to ongoing changes, updates, or maintenance activities.
  Concurrent Processes: Another user or process may be currently accessing or modifying the same regulatory list, leading to a lock.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that enforce locking mechanisms for regulatory lists during updates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Verify if the regulatory list revision is indeed locked. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like EHS_REG_LIST or similar) to check