How To Fix J-808 - Cannot generate the portfolio hierarchies; table locked by another user

J-808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Cannot generate the portfolio hierarchies; table locked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-808 - Cannot generate the portfolio hierarchies; table locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message J-808, which states "Cannot generate the portfolio hierarchies; table locked by another user," typically occurs in the context of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) when a user attempts to generate or modify portfolio hierarchies while another user has locked the relevant database table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Locking: The error is primarily caused by a table lock, which occurs when another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same data. This can happen during operations such as creating, updating, or deleting portfolio hierarchies.
  Long-Running Transactions: If a transaction takes a long time to complete, it can hold a lock on the table, preventing other users from accessing it.
  Concurrent Users: Multiple users trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously can lead to locking issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try to generate the portfolio hierarchies again. The lock