How To Fix R7I749 - Operation contains hierarchy nodes with locked InfoObjects

R7I749 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 749

• Message text: Operation contains hierarchy nodes with locked InfoObjects

What causes this issue?

The cut operation affects hierarchy nodes that contain locked
InfoObjects.
Locked InfoObjects <ZH>cannot be removed from the object</>.

System Response

In order to ensure consistency, the system terminates <ZH>the entire cut
operation</>.

How to fix this error?

Only select hierarchy nodes that do not contain locked InfoObjects.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

R7I749 - Details

• The SAP error message R7I749 indicates that an operation you are trying to perform involves hierarchy nodes that contain locked InfoObjects. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are working with hierarchies in InfoObjects, such as characteristics or dimensions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to perform an operation (like loading data, executing a query, or modifying a hierarchy) that includes nodes in a hierarchy that are currently locked. Locking can occur for various reasons, such as:
  
  Data Loading: If data is being loaded into the InfoObject, it may lock certain nodes to ensure data integrity.
  Hierarchy Maintenance: If a hierarchy is being modified or maintained, it may lock nodes to prevent changes during the operation.
  User Locks: A user may have locked the InfoObject for maintenance or other purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7I749 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for