How To Fix HRPAY99PM135 - PerNo status cannot be changed because steps in process &1 are waiting

HRPAY99PM135 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 135

• Message text: PerNo status cannot be changed because steps in process &1 are waiting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM135 - PerNo status cannot be changed because steps in process &1 are waiting ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM135 indicates that the personnel number (PerNo) status cannot be changed because there are steps in a process that are currently waiting. This typically occurs in the context of HR processes, such as payroll or personnel administration, where certain actions are dependent on the completion of previous steps.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pending Processes: There are ongoing processes (like payroll runs, time evaluation, or other HR-related workflows) that have not yet been completed for the specified personnel number.
  Workflow Issues: The personnel number may be involved in a workflow that is currently in a waiting state, preventing any status changes.
  Data Locking: The system may have locked the personnel number due to ongoing transactions or processes, which can happen in multi-user environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pending Processes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA03 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the status of the personnel number.
  Look for any pending actions or processes