How To Fix HRFPM348 - Position &1 has a commitment lock in the period (&2-&3)

HRFPM348 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Position &1 has a commitment lock in the period (&2-&3)

What causes this issue?

The system has found a <DS:TX.HRFPM_ENC_LOCK>commitment lock</> for the
vacant position &V1& in the period &V2& - &V3&.

System Response

During commitment creation, the system does not consider the financing
requirement that is expected based on the vacancy.

How to fix this error?

This is a warning, for information purposes.
The commitment lock was created in transaction 'HRFPM_VACANCY_DISP -
Generate Personnel Cost Savings from Vacancies' because the T77S0 system
switch <DS:DE.HRFPM_T77S0_PVAC3>HRFPM/PVAC03</> is activated.
You can delete commitment locks using the <DS:RE.RHRFPM_ENC_LOCK_ADMIN>
Manage Commitment Locks</> program. <ZH>Please note, however, that the
vacancy for the position then generates funds precommitments again.
Therefore, commitment locks should only be deleted in consultation with
the relevant department.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRFPM348 - Details

• The SAP error message HRFPM348 indicates that there is a commitment lock on a position in a specific period. This typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Personnel Management (PM) modules, particularly when dealing with position management and budgetary commitments.
  
  Cause:
  The error message HRFPM348 is triggered when:
  
  Commitment Lock: A commitment lock exists for the specified position during the defined period. This means that there are financial commitments or budget allocations that are preventing changes to the position.
  Concurrent Processes: Another process or transaction is currently using or locking the position, which can happen if multiple users are trying to make changes simultaneously.
  Period Restrictions: The system may have restrictions on making changes to positions during certain periods, especially if they are related to budget cycles or reporting periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM348 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on