How To Fix EM414 - Unlocking not possible - unlock the higher-level activity first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Unlocking not possible - unlock the higher-level activity first

What causes this issue?

You cannot unlock the activity because a higher-level activity is still
locked. When you lock an activity, all lower-level activities are
automatically locked and are not taken into account during further
processing.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Unlock the higher-level activities.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM414 - Unlocking not possible - unlock the higher-level activity first ?

  The SAP error message EM414 ("Unlocking not possible - unlock the higher-level activity first") typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with activities in a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) or production orders. This error indicates that you are trying to unlock a lower-level activity or task that is dependent on a higher-level activity that is still locked.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Dependency: In SAP, activities are often organized in a hierarchical structure. A lower-level activity cannot be unlocked if its parent (higher-level) activity is still locked.
  Status Management: The higher-level activity may be in a status that prevents changes, such as being in a locked state due to ongoing processes or approvals.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to unlock the higher-level activity, which in turn prevents unlocking the lower-level activity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock Higher-Level Activity: 
  
  Navigate to the higher-level activity in the project or order structure.
  Check its status and unlock it if possible. This may involve changing its status or removing any locks that are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Review the dependencies between the activities to ensure that all prerequisites are met before attempting to unlock the lower-level activity.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to unlock both the higher-level and lower-level activities. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing activity locks in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) for project management or CO02 (Change Production Order) for production orders.
  User Roles: Understand the roles and authorizations assigned to users in your organization, as these can affect the ability to unlock activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EM414 error and successfully unlock the desired activities in SAP.