How To Fix PN802 - Employee & locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Employee & locked

What causes this issue?

The employee & is already being processed by another user
or by you yourself.

System Response

The function is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN802 - Employee & locked ?

  The SAP error message PN802, which indicates "Employee & locked," typically occurs when an employee record is locked in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Data Entry Lock: The employee record may be locked due to ongoing data entry or processing activities.
  User Lock: The employee may be locked by another user who is currently editing or processing the employee's data.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock in place due to a previous transaction that did not complete successfully.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the employee record.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Lock Status: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the employee record. You can view the locks and identify the user who has locked the record.
  Release Locks: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can release the lock from SM12. Be cautious when doing this, as it may affect other users.
  Wait for Release: If the lock is due to another user, you may need to wait until they finish their transaction and release the lock.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user trying to access the employee record has the appropriate authorizations. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To view and manage locks.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on employee management and locking mechanisms.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to employee locking.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.