How To Fix IW354 - Higher-level order & is locked

IW354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Higher-level order & is locked

What causes this issue?

An attempt is made to create a sub-order, the higher-level order of
which has the status 'blocked'.

System Response

The system displays a warning.

How to fix this error?

Clarify organizationally whether the creation of the sub-order is
authorized.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IW354 - Details

• The SAP error message IW354, which states "Higher-level order & is locked," typically occurs in the context of work order management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the higher-level order (such as a maintenance order or production order) associated with the current operation or task is locked, preventing any changes or processing of the lower-level order.
  Causes:
  
  Order Locking: The higher-level order is currently being processed or edited by another user or transaction, leading to a lock.
  System Transactions: Background jobs or system processes may be locking the order for updates or processing.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the higher-level order.
  Incomplete Transactions: Previous transactions related to the higher-level order may not have been completed, causing it to remain locked.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the higher-level order. You can identify which user or process is holding