How To Fix HRFPM451 - Position and holder locked for commitment creation and payroll

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Position and holder locked for commitment creation and payroll

What causes this issue?

The position and its holders are blocked for automatic commitment
creation. As a result, the payroll cannot be run for the holders,
either.

System Response

The position will not be taken into account during the next automatic
commitment creation run.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM451 - Position and holder locked for commitment creation and payroll ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM451 indicates that a position and its holder are locked for commitment creation and payroll processing. This typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll modules within SAP, particularly when there are issues related to the assignment of positions to employees or when there are ongoing processes that prevent changes.
  Cause:
  
  Locked Position: The position associated with the employee is locked due to ongoing processes such as payroll runs, commitment creation, or other HR-related activities.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that prevents changes, such as being on leave or in a suspended state.
  Pending Actions: There may be pending actions or approvals that need to be completed before the position can be unlocked.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are causing the lock.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the position or employee. If you find locks, you may need to unlock them or wait for the process to complete.
  Review Employee Status: Check the employee's status in the system to ensure they are eligible for payroll processing. If they are on leave or in a suspended state, you may need to resolve that first.
  Complete Pending Actions: Ensure that all pending actions related to the employee or position are completed. This may include approvals or other HR processes.
  Consult with HR Team: If you are unsure about the status or actions required, consult with your HR team or SAP support team for guidance.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, review the system configuration related to HR and payroll to ensure that there are no settings causing the lock.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SM12 (Display and Delete Locks).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR and Payroll processes to understand how locks are managed and what best practices can be followed to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.