How To Fix HRASR00_DPF024 - DPA of &1 was locked, run PASR_DPF_CREATE for reference number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRASR00_DPF - Message Class for DPF

• Message number: 024

• Message text: DPA of &1 was locked, run PASR_DPF_CREATE for reference number &2

What causes this issue?

The digital personnel file (DPF) for &V1& was locked. Therefore, the
form could not be added to the DPF.

System Response

Error Adding the Form to the DPF

How to fix this error?

Run the transaction PASR_DPF_CREATE with the personnel reference number
&V2& to add the form &V3& to the DPF.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRASR00_DPF024 - DPA of &1 was locked, run PASR_DPF_CREATE for reference number &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRASR00_DPF024 indicates that a Data Processing Framework (DPF) instance is locked, which prevents further processing. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with the Data Processing Framework for HR processes.
  Cause:
  The error message "DPA of &1 was locked" suggests that the Data Processing Application (DPA) identified by &1 is currently locked. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another process is currently using the DPA, leading to a lock.
  Incomplete Previous Processing: A previous run of the DPA may not have completed successfully, leaving it in a locked state.
  Manual Locking: The DPA may have been manually locked by a user or administrator for maintenance or troubleshooting purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks related to the DPA. Look for entries that correspond to the DPA in question.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If you find locks that are no longer needed, you can release them. Be cautious when doing this, as releasing locks that are still in use can lead to data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Run PASR_DPF_CREATE:
  
  The error message suggests running the report PASR_DPF_CREATE with the reference number &2. This report is used to create a new DPA instance or to reprocess the existing one. Make sure to provide the correct reference number when executing this report.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After running the report, check for any errors or messages that may indicate why the DPA was locked initially. This can help prevent future occurrences.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DPA you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (for lock entries), SM21 (for system logs), and SLG1 (for application logs) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the specific error message or DPA you are working with, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  System Performance: Ensure that your system is not experiencing performance issues that could lead to timeouts or locks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRASR00_DPF024 error and continue with your HR processes in SAP.