How To Fix RH104 - The Hierarchy '&2' is Currently Locked by User &1

RH104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 104

• Message text: The Hierarchy '&2' is Currently Locked by User &1

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy is currently locked by user &V1&.

System Response

The selected action could not be executed.

How to fix this error?

Please inform user &V1&. After he or she has finished editing you can
execute action.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH104 - The Hierarchy '&2' is Currently Locked by User &1 ?

  The SAP error message RH104 indicates that a specific hierarchy (identified by '&2') is currently locked by a user (identified by '&1'). This typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Organizational Management (OM) when a user is trying to access or modify a hierarchy that is already being edited or processed by another user.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Locking: The hierarchy is locked by another user who is currently making changes or has opened the hierarchy for editing.
  Session Timeout: Sometimes, a user may have left a session open, causing the hierarchy to remain locked even after they have stopped working on it.
  System Error: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can lead to a hierarchy being left in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the user who has locked the hierarchy completes their work and releases the lock.
  Identify the User: If you have the necessary