How To Fix 56866 - Personnel number &1 is blocked by user &2

56866 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Personnel number &1 is blocked by user &2

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56866 - Details

• The SAP error message "56866 Personnel number &1 is blocked by user &2" indicates that a specific personnel number (employee record) is currently locked or blocked by another user in the system. This typically occurs when one user is editing or processing data related to that personnel number, preventing other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  
  Cause:
  
  User Lock: Another user is currently accessing or editing the personnel record, which causes a lock on that record.
  Transaction in Progress: A transaction that involves the personnel number is still in progress, and the system prevents other users from making changes to avoid data inconsistency.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce locks on personnel records during specific operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, you can wait for the other user to finish their transaction and then try again.
  Identify the Locking User: You can use transaction code SM12