How To Fix SAWE_TIME_PS_UI004 - Employee &1 has been locked by user &2

SAWE_TIME_PS_UI004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAWE_TIME_PS_UI - General Message Class Time Planning Sheet

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Employee &1 has been locked by user &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAWE_TIME_PS_UI004 - Employee &1 has been locked by user &2 ?

  The SAP error message SAWE_TIME_PS_UI004 indicates that an employee (identified by &1) is currently locked by another user (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same employee's data simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: The most common cause of this error is that another user is currently editing or has locked the employee's record in the system.
  Session Timeout: If a user has left their session open without saving or logging out, it may inadvertently lock the employee's data.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to more frequent locking scenarios, especially in environments with high user activity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for the other user to finish their task and release the lock. You can periodically check if the lock has been released.
  Identify the Locking User: If you have the necessary