How To Fix 5C442 - Personnel number cannot be locked

5C442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Personnel number cannot be locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C442 - Personnel number cannot be locked ?

  The SAP error message 5C442 ("Personnel number cannot be locked") typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when there is an attempt to lock a personnel number (employee record) for processing, but the system is unable to do so. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Personnel Number Already Locked: The personnel number may already be locked by another user or process. This can happen if another transaction is currently being processed for the same employee.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to lock the personnel number may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the lock operation.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent locking of personnel numbers under certain conditions.
  
  
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues or inconsistencies that prevent the locking mechanism from functioning correctly.
  
  
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or processes that are running