How To Fix 56216 - Locking not possible (internal error)

56216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Locking not possible (internal error)

What causes this issue?

Due to an error situation, the personnel number entered can not be
locked.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56216 - Locking not possible (internal error) ?

  The SAP error message "56216 Locking not possible (internal error)" typically indicates an issue related to the locking mechanism within the SAP system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access or modify data that is currently locked by another process or when there is an internal inconsistency in the locking tables.
  Causes:
  
  Database Lock Conflicts: Another transaction may have locked the object you are trying to access, preventing your transaction from obtaining the necessary lock.
  Internal System Errors: There may be an internal inconsistency or corruption in the locking tables or the database.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking too long to complete, it may hold locks longer than expected, causing conflicts.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the SAP system or database settings can lead to locking issues.
  Transport Requests: If you are working with transport requests, there may be issues with locks related to the transport process.
  
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