How To Fix HRFPM455 - Person &1 locked for commitment creation and payroll

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Person &1 locked for commitment creation and payroll

What causes this issue?

Person &V1& is blocked for commitment creation.

System Response

The person will not be taken into account during the automatic
commitment creation runs.

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 HRFPM455 - Person &1 locked for commitment creation and payroll ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM455 indicates that a specific person (identified by the placeholder &1) is locked for commitment creation and payroll processing. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP Payroll modules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Lock Status: The person may be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The employee is currently undergoing a payroll run.
  The employee's data is being processed in another transaction or program.
  The employee's status is set to inactive or terminated.
  There may be a manual lock applied by an administrator or HR personnel.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee's master data that prevent payroll processing.
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to locking mechanisms being triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the employee's data. If you find a lock, you may need to wait for the process to complete or contact the user who has locked the record.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Status:
  
  Ensure that the employee is not currently being processed in a payroll run. If they are, you will need to wait until the payroll process is completed.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Employee:
  
  If the employee is locked due to a manual action, an administrator can unlock the employee's record using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or through the relevant HR transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Status:
  
  Verify the employee's status in the system. If the employee is inactive or terminated, you may need to address this before proceeding with payroll.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the employee's master data to ensure there are no issues that could be causing the lock.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes or documentation related to HR and payroll processing for any specific guidance on handling locks.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To check and manage locks.
  PA30: To maintain HR master data.
  PA03: To check the employee's status and details.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to process payroll has the necessary authorizations to unlock records or perform payroll actions.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official support channels for further assistance.