How To Fix PN802 - Employee & locked

PN802 - Overview

• 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