How To Fix HRHAP00_DOCUMENT052 - Offline appraisal '&1' is locked by &2 (&3/&4)

HRHAP00_DOCUMENT052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRHAP00_DOCUMENT - HR-HAP: Appraisal Document

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Offline appraisal '&1' is locked by &2 (&3/&4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT052 - Offline appraisal '&1' is locked by &2 (&3/&4) ?

  The SAP error message HRHAP00_DOCUMENT052 indicates that an offline appraisal document is locked by another user. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) module, specifically within the Performance Management or Appraisal functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The appraisal document identified by &1 is currently being edited or accessed by another user (&2). The additional identifiers &3 and &4 may provide further context, such as the user ID or session details.
  Concurrent Access: SAP locks documents to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies. If one user is editing the document, others will be unable to access it until the lock is released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Release: The simplest solution is to wait until the user who has locked the document finishes their work and releases the lock.
  Identify the User: If you need immediate access, you can identify the user who has locked the document (as indicated by &2)