How To Fix WW071 - Hierarchy material & is already being edited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Hierarchy material & is already being edited

What causes this issue?

Changes are currently being made to the value-only material that
belong to this material group.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW071 - Hierarchy material & is already being edited ?

  The SAP error message WW071 indicates that a hierarchy material is currently being edited by another user or session. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP), where hierarchical structures are used to manage materials and their relationships.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the same hierarchy material, which locks the record for editing to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Session Lock: The user may have multiple sessions open, and one of them is already editing the hierarchy material.
  System Lock: Sometimes, a system lock may occur due to a previous transaction that did not complete properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Other Users: Verify if another user is editing the hierarchy material. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the material.
  End Other Sessions: If you have multiple sessions open, close the session that is editing the hierarchy material.
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the material, you may need to wait until they finish and then try again.
  Release Locks: If you find that a session is stuck or a lock is not being released, you may need to contact your SAP administrator to release the lock.
  Check for Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs may hold locks on materials. Check if any jobs are running that might be causing the lock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SM21: To check system logs for any related issues.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the hierarchy material structure.
  
  
  
  User Communication: If you are in a collaborative environment, communicate with your team to ensure that everyone is aware of who is editing which materials.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling locks and editing hierarchy materials.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.