How To Fix HRPAY99CALC730 - Person &1 not selected because of lock in infotype 0003

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 730

• Message text: Person &1 not selected because of lock in infotype 0003

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC730 - Person &1 not selected because of lock in infotype 0003 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC730 indicates that a specific person (identified by the placeholder &1) is not selected for processing due to a lock in infotype 0003 (which is the "Payroll Status" infotype). This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is trying to access or modify data for an employee who is currently locked for processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Lock in Infotype 0003: The employee's payroll status is locked, which can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The employee is currently being processed in a payroll run.
  Another user is editing the employee's payroll data.
  The employee's payroll data is being processed in a different session or transaction.
  
  
  
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users or processes are trying to access the same employee's payroll data simultaneously, it can lead to locks.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the employee's infotype. You can search for locks by entering the employee's personnel number and checking if there are any active locks.
  
  
  
  Release Locks: 
  
  If you find that the lock is due to another user or process, you may need to wait for that process to complete. If you have the necessary authorizations, you can also manually delete the lock using transaction SM12 (be cautious with this approach, as it may disrupt other users).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Processing: 
  
  Ensure that no other payroll runs are currently processing for the employee. If a payroll run is in progress, you will need to wait until it completes.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors: 
  
  Review any error messages or logs related to the payroll run to identify if there are underlying issues causing the lock.
  
  
  
  User Coordination: 
  
  If multiple users are working on payroll, coordinate with your team to avoid simultaneous access to the same employee records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0003: This infotype is crucial for payroll processing as it contains the payroll status of the employee, which indicates whether the employee is currently being processed in payroll or if there are any issues that need to be resolved.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM12: To check and manage locks.
  PA30: To view and edit infotypes for employees.
  PA03: To maintain infotype records.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll processing and locks.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.