How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD855 - Entry lock impossible. Batch processing was cancelled

HRPAYBR_EFD855 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Entry lock impossible. Batch processing was cancelled

What causes this issue?

During the batch generation, the system could not block an
<DS:DE.HRPADBR_EFD_BATCH_EXTERNAL_ID>external identifier</> or an
<DS:DE.HRPADBR_EFD_BATCH_ID>internal identifier</> of the batch. As a
result, the system cancelled the batch processing and the events that
were in that batch were not sent.

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?

Try to send the events again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYBR_EFD855 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD855: Entry lock impossible. Batch processing was cancelled typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Brazil, particularly when dealing with the EFD (Escrituração Fiscal Digital) reporting. This error indicates that the system is unable to lock the necessary entries for processing, which can lead to the cancellation of the batch job.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another process or user might be accessing the same data or entries that the batch job is trying to lock. This can happen if multiple payroll runs or reports are being executed simultaneously.
  Database Locking Issues: The database may have locking mechanisms that prevent the batch job from acquiring the necessary locks on the entries it needs to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll or EFD reporting that are not set correctly, leading to issues with locking.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may struggle to