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

EM414 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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