How To Fix HRECM00HANDLER013 - Selected lines cannot be changed

HRECM00HANDLER013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00HANDLER - Messages for compensation process handler and budgets

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Selected lines cannot be changed

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HRECM00HANDLER013 - Details

• The SAP error message HRECM00HANDLER013: Selected lines cannot be changed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee records or data management tasks. This error indicates that the system has identified that the selected lines (or records) cannot be modified due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Data Locking: The records you are trying to change may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if another user is currently editing the same records.
  Status Restrictions: The records may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the records are marked as "completed" or "archived," they may be protected from modifications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the selected records.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may prevent changes to specific fields or records based on business rules.
  Batch Processing: If