How To Fix HRPADUAIT_CE107 - Update not possible; infotype locked by user &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUAIT_CE - Infotypes for Concurrent Employment (Ukraine)

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Update not possible; infotype locked by user &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADUAIT_CE107 - Update not possible; infotype locked by user & ?

  The SAP error message HRPADUAIT_CE107: Update not possible; infotype locked by user typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when an attempt is made to update an infotype (a specific type of employee data) that is currently locked by another user. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure data integrity during updates.
  Causes:
  
  User Locking: Another user is currently editing the infotype, which prevents other users from making changes until the lock is released.
  Session Timeout: A user may have left a session open, causing the infotype to remain locked.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing data related to the infotype, causing it to be locked temporarily.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues or bugs in the system that are causing the lock to persist.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is editing the infotype, wait for them to finish and then try again.
  Check User Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for user locks. You can see which user has locked the infotype and, if necessary, you can ask them to release the lock.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually delete the lock entries in SM12. Be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistencies if the other user is still working on the infotype.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction code SM37 to check if there are any background jobs that might be locking the infotype. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information, such as personal data, payroll data, and organizational assignments.
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent multiple users from editing the same data simultaneously, which helps maintain data integrity.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage user locks.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  PA30: Maintain HR master data (where infotypes are typically accessed).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue related to the infotype lock.