How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV031 - The master data for personnel number & is currently locked

HRPAYDEBAV031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The master data for personnel number & is currently locked

What causes this issue?

You have requested the master data records for personnel number &V1&
for maintenance. However, the master data for personnel number &V1& is
currently being processed and is locked for maintenance.

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 all the data has been released.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEBAV031 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV031 indicates that the master data for a specific personnel number is currently locked. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) and payroll processing when an attempt is made to access or modify employee data that is locked for some reason.
  Causes:
  
  Ongoing Payroll Processing: The personnel number may be locked because payroll processing is currently being executed for that employee.
  Data Locking by Other Transactions: Another user or process may have locked the data for editing or processing.
  Pending Approvals: If there are pending approvals or workflows related to the employee's data, it may be locked until those are resolved.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may lead to data being locked during specific operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify if payroll is currently being processed for the employee. If so, you may need to wait until the payroll run is completed.
  Identify Locking User/Process: Use transaction SM12 to