How To Fix RTCMMD047 - Article hierarchy & is blocked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Article hierarchy & is blocked by user &

What causes this issue?

The material hierarchy is blocked by a user who is creating the
hierarchy with the same hierarchy ID.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Ask the user who set the block to release it again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD047 - Article hierarchy & is blocked by user & ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD047 typically indicates that an article hierarchy is blocked by a user, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that hierarchy. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to modify or delete an article or when attempting to perform certain transactions related to the article hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: The article hierarchy is locked by a user, which can happen if a user is currently editing or has previously edited the hierarchy and did not release the lock.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the article hierarchy.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that enforce locks on certain hierarchies to prevent concurrent modifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for user locks on the article hierarchy. Look for entries related to the specific hierarchy and see if there is a lock held by a user.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Release the Lock:
  
  If the lock is held by a user who is currently working on it, communicate with that user to ensure they save their work and release the lock properly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to access the article hierarchy has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the system configuration to ensure that there are no settings that are unnecessarily blocking access to the article hierarchy. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (for user locks), PFCG (for role management), and SE11 (for data dictionary objects) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RTCMMD047 error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RTCMMD047 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.