How To Fix HR_BIW_PP003 - Could not remove lock on posting runs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR_BIW_PP - Message class for HR posting data extractors

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Could not remove lock on posting runs

What causes this issue?

The system locked update runs for the BW transfer. After the transfer
was completed, the system was unable to unlock the objects.

Procedure for System Administrators

Make sure that the BW transfer has finished, and remove the lock
entries manually.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR_BIW_PP003 - Could not remove lock on posting runs ?

  The SAP error message HR_BIW_PP003: Could not remove lock on posting runs typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with payroll processing or posting runs. This error indicates that the system is unable to remove a lock that was placed on a posting run, which can prevent further processing.
  Causes:
  
  
  Existing Locks: The most common cause is that there is an existing lock on the posting run that has not been released. This can happen if a previous process did not complete successfully or if there are multiple users trying to access the same posting run simultaneously.
  
  
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database that prevent the lock from being released properly.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to remove the lock may not have the necessary authorizations to do so.
  
  
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are causing the lock