How To Fix MSS_CAT_APPR_BL002 - Personnel number &1 cannot be unlocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSS_CAT_APPR_BL - Business Layer Messages: CATS Consolidation Approval

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Personnel number &1 cannot be unlocked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSS_CAT_APPR_BL002 - Personnel number &1 cannot be unlocked ?

  The SAP error message MSS_CAT_APPR_BL002, which states "Personnel number &1 cannot be unlocked," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an attempt to unlock a personnel number that is either not locked or is in a state that does not allow it to be unlocked. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Personnel Number Not Locked: The personnel number may not be locked in the first place, which means there is no need to unlock it.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to unlock the personnel number may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that prevent unlocking of personnel numbers under certain conditions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity or consistency in the personnel records that prevent the unlocking process.
  Status of the Personnel Record: