How To Fix HRPADINPE1289 - Request under process; closure action cannot be performed

HRPADINPE1289 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADINPE1 - P2E: API & UI Message Class

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Request under process; closure action cannot be performed

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HRPADINPE1289 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADINPE1289 typically occurs in the context of the HR module, particularly when dealing with personnel administration and payroll processes. The message indicates that a request is currently being processed, and therefore, a closure action cannot be performed until the request is completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Process: The most common cause of this error is that there is an ongoing process related to the employee's data (e.g., payroll processing, data changes) that has not yet been completed.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a request is being processed, the system locks certain actions to ensure data integrity.
  Pending Approvals: There may be pending approvals or actions that need to be completed before the closure can be performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Processing Status: Verify if there are any ongoing processes related to the employee's data. You can do this by checking transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or