How To Fix USMD1A024 - Hierarchy of entity type &1 is locked by &2 in version &3


USMD1A024 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: USMD1A - Messages: Abstraction Layer

  • Message number: 024

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

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  • 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 locks in the system.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD1A024 - Hierarchy of entity type &1 is locked by &2 in version &3 ?
    The SAP error message USMD1A024 indicates that a hierarchy of a specific entity type is locked by another user or process in a particular version. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
    
    Cause: Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing or has locked the hierarchy for the specified entity type. Incomplete Transactions: A previous transaction may not have been completed properly, leaving the hierarchy in a locked state. System Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a user is editing a hierarchy, it will be locked for others until the changes are saved or canceled.
    Solution: Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the hierarchy, wait for them to finish and then try again. Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks in the system. You can look

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