How To Fix WW105 - Hierarchy material & is currently being edited

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Hierarchy material & is currently being edited

What causes this issue?

One of the hierarchy materials is currently being edited.

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 WW105 - Hierarchy material & is currently being edited ?

  The SAP error message WW105, which states "Hierarchy material & is currently being edited," typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to a hierarchy material that is currently being edited by another user or process. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP).
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Editing: Another user is currently editing the hierarchy material, which locks the material for changes.
  Background Jobs: A background job or process is running that is also accessing the hierarchy material.
  Session Issues: A previous session may not have been closed properly, leaving the material in an "editing" state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the material, you may need to wait until they finish and then try again.
  Check Active Sessions: Use transaction codes like SM04 or AL08 to check for active user sessions. If you find a session that is no longer active, you may need to terminate it.
  Identify Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs that might be locking the material. You can use transaction SM37 to view and manage background jobs.
  Lock Entry: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can check the lock entries using transaction SM12. If you find a lock that should not be there, you can delete it (be cautious with this step).
  Contact Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to contact your SAP system administrator for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM04 (User Overview), AL08 (Global User Overview), SM12 (Display and Delete Lock Entries), and SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and manage locks and sessions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling locks and editing materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WW105 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.