How To Fix LSO136 - Participant &1 (&2) is already participating in the same course &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LSO - Publisher and Learner Account

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Participant &1 (&2) is already participating in the same course &3

What causes this issue?

Participant ' &v1&' is already attending the same course '&v3' under
another personnel assignment, which is assigned to the following
personnel number/person ID '&v2&'.

System Response

Course cannot be booked.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LSO136 - Participant &1 (&2) is already participating in the same course &3 ?

  The SAP error message LSO136 indicates that a participant (identified by &1 and &2) is already enrolled in the same course (identified by &3). This error typically occurs in the SAP Learning Solution (LSO) module when trying to enroll a participant who is already registered for that specific course.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Enrollment: The primary cause of this error is that the participant is already enrolled in the course you are trying to register them for. This could happen if:
  
  The participant was previously enrolled in the course and the enrollment has not been removed.
  There is an attempt to enroll the same participant multiple times in the same course.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Enrollments: 
  
  Verify the participant's current enrollments in the course. You can do this by checking the participant's profile or the course enrollment list.
  If the participant is indeed enrolled, you may not need to enroll them again.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Enrollment:
  
  If the participant should not be enrolled multiple times, you can remove the existing enrollment if necessary. This can usually be done through the SAP LSO transaction codes related to course management.
  
  
  
  Modify Enrollment:
  
  If the intention is to change the enrollment details (like dates or status), consider modifying the existing enrollment instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the Learning Solution module for more detailed instructions on managing enrollments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP LSO, such as:
  
  LP10: For managing participants in courses.
  LP21: For course administration.
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to enroll participants in courses.
  
  
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system settings or configurations may affect enrollment processes. Check with your SAP administrator if there are any specific settings that might be causing this issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the LSO136 error effectively.