How To Fix HPC037 - Deletion of hierarchy failed; cannot release the lock of hierarchy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HPC - Classification-Based Product Hierarchy

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Deletion of hierarchy failed; cannot release the lock of hierarchy &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HPC037 - Deletion of hierarchy failed; cannot release the lock of hierarchy &1 ?

  The SAP error message HPC037, which states "Deletion of hierarchy failed; cannot release the lock of hierarchy &1," typically occurs in the context of working with hierarchical data structures in SAP, such as those used in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other modules that utilize hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Locking Issues: The hierarchy you are trying to delete is currently locked by another user or process. This can happen if another transaction is accessing the hierarchy or if a previous operation did not complete successfully, leaving the lock in place.
  
  
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous operation on the hierarchy was interrupted or failed, it might leave the hierarchy in a state that prevents further modifications.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the hierarchy, which can also lead to locking issues.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HPC037 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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