How To Fix -5092 - For personnel number &, payroll area & is locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: -5 -

• Message number: 092

• Message text: For personnel number &, payroll area & is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message -5092 - For personnel number &, payroll area & is locked ?

  The SAP error message -5092 indicates that a specific personnel number is locked in the payroll area. This typically occurs when there are issues related to payroll processing, such as a previous payroll run that has not been completed or finalized, or if the personnel number is being processed by another user or job.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Personnel Number: The personnel number is currently locked for payroll processing, which can happen if:
  
  A payroll run is in progress for that personnel number.
  The personnel number is locked due to a previous error in payroll processing.
  The personnel number is being processed by another user or job.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll area that are causing the lock.
  
  
  User Lock: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process payroll for that personnel number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Status:
  
  Verify if a payroll run is currently in progress for the personnel number. You can check this in the payroll log or by using transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC or PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is your country-specific payroll).
  
  
  
  Unlock the Personnel Number:
  
  If the personnel number is locked due to a previous payroll run, you may need to unlock it. This can often be done by running the payroll process again or by using specific transaction codes to unlock the personnel number.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review any error logs or messages related to the payroll run. If there are errors, resolve them before attempting to process payroll again.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to process payroll has the necessary authorizations. Check the user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll Results
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check if any jobs are running that may be locking the personnel number)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payroll processing and error -5092.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing for your specific country version, as there may be specific guidelines or procedures to follow.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.