How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDPDA_PLAN004 - Could not unlock personnel number &1

/ISDFPS/FDPDA_PLAN004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDPDA_PLAN -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Could not unlock personnel number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDA_PLAN004 - Could not unlock personnel number &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDA_PLAN004 Could not unlock personnel number &1 typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or workforce planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to unlock a specific personnel number, which can prevent further processing or updates related to that employee.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Personnel Number: The personnel number may be locked due to ongoing processes, such as payroll processing, time evaluation, or other administrative tasks.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to unlock the personnel number may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or inconsistencies that are preventing the unlock operation.
  Database Locks: The database may have locks that are preventing the personnel number from being unlocked.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Status: Use transaction code SM12 to check if the personnel number is locked by another user or process. If it is, you may need to wait for