How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD807 - Impossible to lock entry; the event will not be generated

HRPAYBR_EFD807 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 807

• Message text: Impossible to lock entry; the event will not be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD807 - Impossible to lock entry; the event will not be generated ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD807 indicates that the system is unable to lock a specific entry, which prevents the generation of an event. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee data in the Brazilian payroll module (HR-PAY-BR).
  Causes:
  
  Concurrency Issues: The entry you are trying to process may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if multiple users are trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a previous transaction that involved the same data was not completed properly, it might leave the entry in a locked state.
  Database Locks: Sometimes, database locks can occur due to long-running transactions or issues with the database itself.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll module that are not set correctly, leading to locking issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for existing locks on the entry.