How To Fix HRPAD00DD042 - Personnel number &1: Destruction lock exists, no destruction

HRPAD00DD042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD00DD - Data Destruction

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Personnel number &1: Destruction lock exists, no destruction

What causes this issue?

The infotype 0346 destruction lock exists for the current archiving
object for the personnel number.

System Response

By definition, no data can be destroyed while there is a destruction
lock.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAD00DD042 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAD00DD042 indicates that there is a "destruction lock" on a personnel number, which prevents the deletion or destruction of the associated data. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when trying to delete or archive employee records.
  
  Cause:
  The destruction lock can be caused by several factors:
  
  Pending Actions: There may be pending actions or processes related to the personnel number that need to be completed before the record can be deleted.
  Legal or Compliance Reasons: Certain records may be locked due to legal requirements or compliance regulations that prevent their deletion.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the deletion of certain types of records based on business rules or settings.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity checks that prevent the deletion of records that are still referenced by other records or processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check for Pending Actions: Review