How To Fix PE640 - Employee & successfully locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 640

• Message text: Employee & successfully locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE640 - Employee & successfully locked ?

  The SAP error message PE640, which states "Employee & successfully locked," typically occurs when an attempt is made to access or modify an employee record that is currently locked for editing. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent concurrent modifications that could lead to data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing the employee record.
  System Locking: The system may have locked the record due to a previous transaction that has not been completed or has encountered an error.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the employee data, causing the record to be locked.
  Transaction Errors: If a transaction was interrupted or failed, it might leave the record in a locked state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is due to another user, wait for them to finish and then try again.
  Check Lock Entries: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries. You can see which user or process is holding the lock on the employee record.
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can delete the lock entry, but be cautious as this may lead to data inconsistencies if the other user is still working on it.
  
  
  Review Background Jobs: Check if there are any background jobs running that might be locking the employee record. You can use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs.
  System Restart: In some cases, a system restart may be necessary to clear any lingering locks, but this should be done with caution and typically requires coordination with your SAP Basis team.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage lock entries.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE11: To check the data dictionary for the employee table.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on locking mechanisms and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE640 error and regain access to the employee record.