How To Fix PE643 - Employee & is already locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Employee & is already locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE643 - Employee & is already locked ?

  The SAP error message PE643 indicates that an employee record is already locked, which typically occurs when multiple users or processes attempt to access or modify the same employee data simultaneously. This locking mechanism is in place to prevent data inconsistencies and ensure data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently editing the employee record.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have released the lock due to a timeout or an unexpected termination.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the employee record, causing it to be locked.
  Transaction Errors: An error in a previous transaction may have left the record in a locked state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the employee record. You can filter by the user ID or the employee number to find the specific lock.
  Release the Lock: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can manually release the lock from transaction SM12. Be cautious when doing this, as it may disrupt another user's work.
  Check Background Jobs: Use transaction SM37 to check if any background jobs are running that might be locking the employee record.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Lock Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. Locks can be either exclusive (preventing all access) or shared (allowing read access).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage locks in the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: Display and manage locks.
  SM37: Monitor background jobs.
  SU01: User maintenance (to check user authorizations).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the PE643 error.