How To Fix HPC036 - Deleting of hierarchy failed; cannot lock hierarchy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HPC - Classification-Based Product Hierarchy

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Deleting of hierarchy failed; cannot lock hierarchy &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HPC036 - Deleting of hierarchy failed; cannot lock hierarchy &1 ?

  The SAP error message HPC036, which states "Deleting of hierarchy failed; cannot lock hierarchy &1," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a hierarchy in SAP that is currently being used or locked by another process or user. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems where hierarchies are utilized for reporting and data organization.
  Causes:
  
  Active Locks: The hierarchy you are trying to delete is currently locked by another user or process. This could be due to ongoing transactions or processes that are using the hierarchy.
  Background Jobs: There may be background jobs that are currently processing data related to the hierarchy.
  Open Sessions: If there are open sessions or transactions that are referencing the hierarchy, it cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the hierarchy, leading to a failure in locking it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Locks: