How To Fix IE003 - Equipment & is being edited: Maintenance of hierarchy not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IE - SAPLIEL2: Equipment hierarchies

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Equipment & is being edited: Maintenance of hierarchy not possible

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE 'SPERREN1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

System Response

INCLUDE 'SPERREN2' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SPERREN3' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IE003 - Equipment & is being edited: Maintenance of hierarchy not possible ?

  The SAP error message "IE003 Equipment & is being edited: Maintenance of hierarchy not possible" typically occurs when you attempt to make changes to an equipment record that is currently being edited or locked by another user or process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when multiple users are trying to access the same equipment record simultaneously or when a background job is processing the equipment.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or session is currently editing the equipment record.
  Background Jobs: A background job is processing the equipment, which locks it for editing.
  Transaction Lock: The equipment record is locked due to an incomplete transaction or an error in a previous operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the equipment. You can filter by the equipment number to see if another user or process is holding a lock.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If another user is editing the equipment, you may need to wait until they finish and release the lock. You can communicate with the user to find out when they expect to complete their changes.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be processing the equipment. If you find a job that is taking too long, you may need to investigate further or contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Transaction Completion:
  
  Ensure that any previous transactions involving the equipment have been completed successfully. If there was an error, you may need to resolve that issue first.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, if the lock persists and you cannot identify the cause, a system restart may be necessary. However, this should be done with caution and typically requires coordination with your IT department.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  IE03: Display equipment.
  IE02: Change equipment (where the error may occur).
  
  
  
  User Communication: If you are in a multi-user environment, it may be helpful to communicate with your colleagues to ensure that everyone is aware of who is working on which equipment.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further assistance.