How To Fix 5G895 - Infotype &1 for &2 is locked; infotype will not be migrated

5G895 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Infotype &1 for &2 is locked; infotype will not be migrated

What causes this issue?

A different process is locking a database record of infotype &V1&
for personnel number &V2&.

System Response

This infotype data will not be migrated for personnel number &V2&.

How to fix this error?

If you are performing migration in the test mode - check what is
locking the record and wait until it is unlocked. If you run the 'live'
mode - migrate the data for infotype &V1& for this personnel
number manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G895 - Infotype &1 for &2 is locked; infotype will not be migrated ?

  The SAP error message 5G895 indicates that a specific infotype (in this case, &1) for a particular employee or object (&2) is locked, which prevents the migration of that infotype. This typically occurs during data migration processes, such as when using the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module or during system upgrades.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Infotype Locking: The infotype is locked due to ongoing processes, such as:
  
  A user is currently editing the infotype.
  A background job is processing data related to that infotype.
  The infotype is locked due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting the migration may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the locked infotype.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the infotype from being migrated.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Locks: 
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the infotype. You can look for locks related to the specific employee or object.
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