How To Fix PE532 - Organizational unit &1 &2 locked => Can only be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 532

• Message text: Organizational unit &1 &2 locked => Can only be displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE532 - Organizational unit &1 &2 locked => Can only be displayed ?

  The SAP error message PE532 indicates that an organizational unit (OU) is locked, which means that it cannot be modified or processed further in the system. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management within SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
  Cause:
  The error message PE532 is triggered when:
  
  An organizational unit is locked for various reasons, such as:
  
  It is being processed by another user or transaction.
  It has been marked as inactive or locked by an administrator.
  There are ongoing changes or updates that have not been completed.
  The organizational unit is part of a larger restructuring or migration process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PE532 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check if the organizational unit is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait until the lock is released or contact the user who has locked it.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Organizational Unit:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the organizational unit using transaction code PPOME (for Organizational Management) or PA30 (for Personnel Administration) to check the status and unlock it if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check if there are any ongoing changes or updates to the organizational unit. You can use transaction S_AHR_61016300 to view change logs related to the organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Administrator:
  
  If you are not able to unlock the organizational unit or if it is part of a larger process, consult with your HR administrator or SAP support team to understand the reason for the lock and the appropriate steps to take.
  
  
  
  Wait for Processes to Complete:
  
  If the organizational unit is locked due to ongoing processes, you may need to wait until those processes are completed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage lock entries.
  PPOME: Change organizational units in Organizational Management.
  PA30: Maintain HR master data.
  S_AHR_61016300: Display change documents for HR master data.
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify organizational units in SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on organizational management and handling locks.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the PE532 error.