How To Fix 57327 - Personnel number &1 is locked. Your results will not be deleted.

57327 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 57 - Component 709: Interface to external payroll system

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Personnel number &1 is locked. Your results will not be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 57327 - Personnel number &1 is locked. Your results will not be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message 57327 indicates that a specific personnel number is locked, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that personnel record. This error typically arises in the context of HR processes, such as when trying to delete or modify employee records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Personnel Number Lock: The personnel number is locked due to various reasons, such as:
  The employee is currently being processed in another transaction.
  The employee's record is locked by another user or process.
  The employee's record is in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., terminated, on leave).
  There may be a system or application-level lock due to ongoing HR processes.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the personnel number. You can enter the personnel number to see if it is locked and by whom.
  
  
  
  Release the Lock: 
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can release the lock from transaction SM12. Be cautious when doing