How To Fix 5N328 - The old record may not be changed; change the current record

5N328 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 328

• Message text: The old record may not be changed; change the current record

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to change a record in a period which precedes the
current payroll period. For adjustment procedures for payroll
calculations, you must always change the data of Infotype
<ZK>Calculations for Adjustment Procedure</>(0879) in the most recent
payroll period.

System Response

The system does allow adjustments to old records.

How to fix this error?

Change the record for the current period.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N328 - The old record may not be changed; change the current record ?

  The SAP error message 5N328, "The old record may not be changed; change the current record," typically occurs in the context of data entry or updates in SAP, particularly when dealing with master data records such as customer or vendor records. This error indicates that you are trying to modify a record that is no longer the current version or is locked for editing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Record Locking: The record you are trying to change may be locked by another user or process.
  Versioning: You might be attempting to change an old version of a record instead of the current one. In SAP, certain records have version control, and only the latest version can be modified.
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data integrity rules, preventing changes to records that are not in the current state.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Record Status: Ensure that you are working with the current version of the record. You can do this by navigating