How To Fix 56214 - Key & & locked by user

56214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Key & & locked by user

What causes this issue?

You yourself have locked the relevant personnel number, probably in
another mode.

System Response

The action is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

You have to unlock the object.
It is also possible that lock entries exist although they shouldn't.
They can be deleted using the transaction "Select lock entries" (SM12).
This should only be done if it is absolutely clear that the lock
entries are incorrect. vorhanden sind.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56214 - Key & & locked by user ?

  The SAP error message "56214 Key & & locked by user" typically indicates that a specific key (or record) in the database is currently locked by another user or session. This can happen in various scenarios, such as 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 record you are trying to access.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold locks longer than expected.
  Uncommitted Changes: If a user has made changes to a record but has not yet committed those changes, the record remains locked.
  System Errors: Occasionally, system errors or crashes can leave locks in place that are not released properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction codes like