How To Fix USMD1A018 - Hierarchy &1 of entity type &2 is locked by &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1A - Messages: Abstraction Layer

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 of entity type &2 is locked by &3

What causes this issue?

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

INCLUDE NA_USMD_ENQ_HRYNODE_CAUSE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can use transaction SM12 to view the current locks in the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1A018 - Hierarchy &1 of entity type &2 is locked by &3 ?

  The SAP error message USMD1A018 indicates that a hierarchy of a specific entity type is locked by a user or process. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to modify or access a hierarchy that is currently being edited or processed by another user or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently editing the hierarchy, which prevents other users from making changes.
  System Lock: A background job or process is running that has locked the hierarchy for processing.
  Transaction Lock: The hierarchy is locked due to an ongoing transaction that has not been completed or released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for user locks. You can filter by the user ID mentioned in the error message (i.e., &3) to see if they are currently holding a lock on the hierarchy.
  If you find a lock that is no longer needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  
  
  
  Wait and Retry:
  
  If the lock is due to another user actively working on the hierarchy, you may need to wait until they finish their work and release the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be processing the hierarchy. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete or contact the responsible person to understand the situation.
  
  
  
  Contact the User:
  
  If you know who the user is that has locked the hierarchy, you can reach out to them to see if they can release the lock.
  
  
  
  System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator for assistance. They may have additional tools or authorizations to investigate and resolve the lock.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage user locks.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Master Data Governance and hierarchy management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error message USMD1A018.