How To Fix PBAS_SERVICE001 - Person is already being processed by user &3 &4


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PBAS_SERVICE - HR Master Data: Service Functions

  • Message number: 001

  • Message text: Person is already being processed by user &3 &4

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  • What causes this issue?

    If two users change a person's data at the same time, the system cannot
    decide which changes have priority. For this reason, only one user is
    ever permitted to make changes at any one time.
    User &V3& &V4& is currently editing the person.

    System Response

    The system does not allow you to edit the person.

    How to fix this error?

    Wait until user &V3& &V4& has finished editing the person.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    User &V1& keeps a lock for lock object &V2&.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PBAS_SERVICE001 - Person is already being processed by user &3 &4 ?
    The SAP error message PBAS_SERVICE001 indicates that a person is already being processed by another user. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or employee management within the SAP system, particularly when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same employee record simultaneously.
    
    Cause: Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that another user is currently editing the same employee record. SAP locks the record to prevent data inconsistencies. Session Timeout: If a user has an open session that has timed out, the lock may not be released immediately, causing this error for other users trying to access the same record. Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs or processes may also lock records, leading to this error.
    Solution: Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try to access the record again. If the other user is done, the lock will be released. Identify the

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