How To Fix PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE128 - Personnel number is locked by user & in transaction &

PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE - Messages in Package PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Personnel number is locked by user & in transaction &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE128 - Personnel number is locked by user & in transaction & ?

  The SAP error message "PTRA_WEB_INTERFACE128 Personnel number is locked by user & in transaction &" indicates that a specific personnel number is currently locked by another user in a particular transaction. This typically occurs in HR-related transactions where multiple users may attempt to access or modify the same personnel data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or viewing the personnel record, which locks the record for other users.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the personnel number locked.
  System Error: Occasionally, a system error or crash may leave a lock in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for the other user to finish their transaction may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks. You can search for the personnel number and see which user has locked it. If necessary, you can contact that user to