Message type: E = Error
Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)
Message number: 218
Message text: The material group is locked
You wanted to create a
<DS:GLOS.material_group_reference_material>material group reference
material</> or a <DS:GLOS.material_group_material>material group
material</>. However, the <DS:GLOS.material_group>material group</> is
locked by another user. As a result, the material cannot be created
since the material number has to be entered in the material group
master record.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Try again later.
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MH218
- The material group is locked ?The SAP error message MH218, which states "The material group is locked," typically occurs when a material group is locked for changes or updates. This can happen for various reasons, such as administrative actions, data integrity checks, or ongoing processes that require the material group to remain unchanged. Causes: Administrative Lock: The material group may be locked by an administrator to prevent changes during a critical process, such as a system upgrade or data migration. Ongoing Transactions: If there are ongoing transactions or processes that involve the material group, it may be locked to ensure data consistency. User Permissions: The user attempting to make changes may not have the necessary permissions to modify the material group. Data Integrity Issues: The system may lock the material group if it detects potential data integrity issues that need to be resolved. Solutions: Check Lock Status: Use transaction code SM12 to check if the material group is locked by another user
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