How To Fix J-855 - Unable to adjust portfolio hierarchies; table is locked by another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Unable to adjust portfolio hierarchies; table is locked by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-855 - Unable to adjust portfolio hierarchies; table is locked by another user ?

  The SAP error message J-855, which states "Unable to adjust portfolio hierarchies; table is locked by another user," typically occurs when a user attempts to modify or adjust portfolio hierarchies while another user or process is currently accessing or locking the relevant database table. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during batch processing, data uploads, or when multiple users are trying to make changes simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Table Locking: The most common cause is that the table related to portfolio hierarchies is locked by another user or process. This can happen if:
  
  Another user is currently editing the same hierarchy.
  A background job is running that is accessing the same data.
  A previous transaction did not release the lock properly.
  
  
  
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction takes too long to complete, it can hold a lock on the table longer than expected.
  
  
  Database Locking Mechanisms: SAP uses database locking mechanisms to ensure data integrity. If a lock