How To Fix UJH0016 - &1: Work status locked

UJH0016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJH0 -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: &1: Work status locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJH0016 - &1: Work status locked ?

  The SAP error message UJH0016, which states "Work status locked," typically occurs in the context of project management or work breakdown structure (WBS) elements in SAP. This error indicates that the work status of a project or WBS element is locked, preventing any changes or updates to its status.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Work Status: The work status of the project or WBS element is locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The project is in a closed status.
  The work status is set to "locked" by a user or system process.
  The project is being processed by another user or transaction, leading to a temporary lock.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the work status.
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the project management settings may enforce work status locks under specific conditions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Status: Verify the current work status of the project or WBS element. You can do this by navigating to