How To Fix USMD_GOV_API354 - &1 is completely locked for &2 hierarchy assignment by change request &3

USMD_GOV_API354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_API - Messages for Governance API

• Message number: 354

• Message text: &1 is completely locked for &2 hierarchy assignment by change request &3

What causes this issue?

This &V1& is locked by change request &V3&.

System Response

You cannot change existing assignments or create new assignments.

How to fix this error?

Finalize change request &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_API354 - &1 is completely locked for &2 hierarchy assignment by change request &3 ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_API354 indicates that a specific object (in this case, a hierarchy assignment) is completely locked due to a change request. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a change request is currently being processed or is in a locked state, other users will not be able to make changes to the same object until the lock is released.
  Long-running Processes: If a previous change request is taking a long time to process, it may hold the lock longer than expected.
  User Sessions: Sometimes, a user may have an open session that is holding the lock, preventing others from accessing the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the object. You can filter