Message type: E = Error
Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages
Message number: 308
Message text: Data on employee & could not be locked
You want to hire the employee &. To ensure that the employee in
question is only hired once (by one user), data is locked to prevent it
being accessed by other users. Unfortunately, the system was not able
to lock the data belonging to employee &. Perhaps another user is
already processing the data.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Try again later.
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PA308
- Data on employee & could not be locked ?The SAP error message PA308 ("Data on employee & could not be locked") typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when there is an attempt to access or modify employee data that is currently being processed or locked by another user or transaction. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure data integrity. Causes: Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the employee data. Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold the lock longer than expected. System Issues: Technical issues or bugs in the system may lead to improper locking behavior. Background Jobs: Background jobs that are processing employee data can also cause locks. Solutions: Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user, wait for a few moments and then try again. Locks are usually released once the user completes their transaction. Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12
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