How To Fix HRPADRU_ETK021 - Employee &1 is not locked

HRPADRU_ETK021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRU_ETK - ETK message class

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Employee &1 is not locked

What causes this issue?

Employee is not locked by the caller.

System Response

The system displays an error.

How to fix this error?

Employee must be locked by the calling object.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPADRU_ETK021 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADRU_ETK021, which states "Employee &1 is not locked," typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) processes, particularly when trying to perform actions on an employee record that is expected to be locked for editing or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee record may not be in a status that requires it to be locked. For example, if the employee is active and there are no ongoing processes that require locking, the system will not lock the record.
  Process Requirements: Certain HR processes (like payroll processing, time management, etc.) may require the employee record to be locked. If the system checks for a lock and finds none, it will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate when and how employee records are locked, which could lead to this error if not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the status of