How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL040 - Reporting session for &1 type &2 area is locked by &3

HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL - Reporting management system: Processing layer message class

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Reporting session for &1 type &2 area is locked by &3

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.5CF3FCDB46F61ED681B2E5DA8DC00BD0>Reporting session</> for
<DS:GLOS.5CF3FCDB46F61ED681B2C2878DBA4B86>report</> type &V1& in
<DS:GLOS.5CF3FCDB46F61ED681B2DBFE89244BC7>reporting area</> &V2& is
locked by user &V3&

System Response

The system has rejected your action.

How to fix this error?

Contact the other user.

Procedure for System Administrators

The lock entry may have been set by mistake. You can delete incorrectly
set entries using transaction
<DS:TRAN.SM12>Select Lock Entries</> (<NP>SM12</>). <ZH>Note:</> Do
this only if you are absolutely sure that the lock entry has been set
inadvertently.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL040 - Reporting session for &1 type &2 area is locked by &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL040 indicates that a reporting session for a specific type and area is locked by another user or process. This typically occurs in the context of HR payroll processing, where multiple users may attempt to access or run reports simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently running a report or transaction that locks the session for the specified type and area.
  Unfinished Processes: A previous session may not have been completed or terminated properly, leaving the area locked.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce locks on reporting sessions to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the lock is temporary, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Identify the Locking User: Use transaction SM12 (Lock Entries) to identify the user or process that is holding the lock. You can check for locks related to the specific report or area.
  Terminate the