How To Fix HRBASBG021 - Changes are not permitted due to payroll status (control record)

HRBASBG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBASBG - Messag class for HR Bulgaria

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Changes are not permitted due to payroll status (control record)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBASBG021 - Changes are not permitted due to payroll status (control record) ?

  The SAP error message HRBASBG021 indicates that changes to employee data are not permitted because of the payroll status in the control record. This typically occurs when an attempt is made to modify employee master data or infotype records while the payroll process is in a certain status that restricts changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Payroll Status: The payroll control record for the relevant period is set to a status that does not allow changes. This can happen if:
  
  Payroll has already been executed for the period.
  The payroll period is locked for changes.
  The payroll control record is set to a status that prohibits modifications (e.g., "Completed" or "Locked").
  
  
  
  Infotype Locking: Certain infotypes may be locked during payroll processing to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRBASBG021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Control Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code PC00_MXX_CWTR (where MXX is your country code) to access the payroll control record.
  Verify the status of the payroll