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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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.
  If you find a lock, determine the user or process that holds the lock and resolve it (e.g., by asking the user to complete their transaction or by terminating the background job).
  
  
  
  Release Locks: 
  
  If necessary, you can manually delete the lock entries in SM12 if you have the appropriate authorizations and if it is safe to do so.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user performing the migration has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the infotype.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs: 
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be processing the infotype. If you find any relevant jobs, you may need to wait for them to complete or terminate them if they are stuck.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no issues with the data that could be causing the lock.
  
  
  
  Retry Migration: 
  
  After resolving the locking issue, retry the migration process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees, such as personal data, payroll data, and organizational assignments.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SM12 (Display and Delete Locks), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or HCM support team for further assistance.