How To Fix F0189 - Payroll accounting payment run cannot be edited

F0189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Payroll accounting payment run cannot be edited

What causes this issue?

You have no authorization to process the payment runs of payroll
account ing.

System Response

Abnormal termination of the program.

How to fix this error?

A report-specific authorization is required to process the payment runs
of payroll accounting. The authorization object is P_ABAP. In the list
of authorizations, you find the object under the name "HR: Reporting".
Enter the report started by you with the value "2".

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F0189 - Details

• The SAP error message F0189, which states "Payroll accounting payment run cannot be edited," typically occurs when there is an attempt to modify a payroll payment run that has already been processed or finalized. This error is common in the context of payroll processing in SAP, where certain actions are restricted to maintain data integrity and compliance with payroll regulations.
  Causes:
  
  Finalized Payment Run: The payment run has already been completed and finalized, making it non-editable.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the payment run.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict editing of payment runs after a specific status is reached.
  Locking Mechanism: The payment run may be locked by another process or user, preventing edits.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Run Status: Verify the status of the payment run. If it is finalized, you may need to create a new payment run or reverse the existing one if