How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV023 - Cluster & for PCL2 personnel number & is currently locked

HRPAYDEBAV023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Cluster & for PCL2 personnel number & is currently locked

What causes this issue?

Data from cluster &V1& of file PCL2 has been requested for maintenance.
The data for personnel number &V2& is currently being processed and is
locked.

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?

Wait until the data has been released.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEBAV023 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV023 typically indicates that there is an issue with the payroll cluster (PCL2) for a specific personnel number, which is currently locked. This can occur for various reasons, often related to payroll processing or data inconsistencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Personnel Number: The personnel number may be locked due to ongoing payroll processing, or it may have been manually locked by an administrator.
  Incomplete Payroll Run: If a payroll run was interrupted or not completed successfully, it could lead to the locking of the personnel number.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from processing payroll for that personnel number.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to access or modify the data may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unlock the Personnel Number:
  
  Check the status of the personnel number in the system. If it is locked, you may need to unlock it using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)