How To Fix 5A238 - Creation of additional data is not possible - organizer is locked

5A238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Creation of additional data is not possible - organizer is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A238 - Creation of additional data is not possible - organizer is locked ?

  The SAP error message 5A238 ("Creation of additional data is not possible - organizer is locked") typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify additional data for an object (like a business partner, customer, or vendor) in SAP, but the associated organizer is locked. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Locked Organizer: The organizer (which could be a business partner or another entity) is locked for editing due to ongoing processes or transactions.
  User Lock: The user or role you are using may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the data.
  System Lock: The system may have a temporary lock due to a transaction that is currently being processed.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent further modifications.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the object you are trying to modify. If you find a lock that is not needed,