How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD175 - Employee &1 was not processed because employee &2 is locked (CPF &3).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Employee &1 was not processed because employee &2 is locked (CPF &3).

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE PYBR_EFD_PAY_CPF_LOCK OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The employees &v1& and &v2& have the same CPF (&v3&). Since the employee
&v2& is blocked, the employee &v1& was not processed by the report.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD175 - Employee &1 was not processed because employee &2 is locked (CPF &3). ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD175 indicates that an employee (identified by &1) could not be processed because another employee (identified by &2) is locked, and the lock is associated with a specific CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas, which is the Brazilian individual taxpayer registry identification).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Brazil when:
  
  An employee's record is locked due to ongoing payroll processing or other administrative actions.
  The system is trying to process multiple employees simultaneously, and one of them is locked, preventing the processing of the other employee.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locked Employee: Check the employee record for the employee identified by &2. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) in SAP.
  
  
  Unlock the Employee Record: If you have the necessary permissions, you can unlock the employee's record. This may involve:
  
  Completing any pending payroll runs for the locked employee.
  Resolving any issues that may have caused the lock (e.g., correcting data entry errors).
  
  
  
  Check for Concurrent Processing: Ensure that there are no concurrent payroll runs or processes that might be locking the employee records. If there are, you may need to wait until those processes are completed.
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unable to unlock the record or if you are unsure why the employee is locked, consult with your HR or payroll team. They may have insights into the specific reasons for the lock and how to resolve it.
  
  
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the lock.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify employee records in the SAP system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for HR and payroll processing in Brazil for more detailed information on handling employee records and locks.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYBR_EFD175 error and continue with your payroll processing.