How To Fix HRPAYDEE2012 - Registrations or deregistrations are in process; not possible to save

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Registrations or deregistrations are in process; not possible to save

What causes this issue?

If registrations or deregistrations are in process for a personnel
number (status <LS>Collected </>or <LS>Sent</>), no new registrations or
deregistrations can be created.

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 HRPAYDEE2012 - Registrations or deregistrations are in process; not possible to save ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2012 indicates that there are ongoing registrations or deregistrations in the payroll process, which prevents the system from saving the current changes. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee data related to payroll.
  Cause:
  
  
  Ongoing Payroll Processing: The error usually arises when there are pending actions related to employee registrations or deregistrations that have not been completed. This could be due to:
  
  An active payroll run that is still processing.
  Pending changes in employee status that have not been finalized.
  Conflicts with other transactions that are being processed simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a record is locked due to another process, you will encounter this error when trying to save changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify if there is an ongoing payroll run for the employee in question. If so, you may need to wait until the payroll process is completed before making any changes.
  
  
  Review Pending Actions: Check for any pending registrations or deregistrations for the employee. Ensure that all necessary actions are completed and saved.
  
  
  Transaction Monitoring: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) and SM37 (to monitor background jobs) to identify if there are any locks or background jobs that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  Retry Saving: After ensuring that there are no ongoing processes or locks, try saving the changes again.
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Team: If the issue persists, consult with your payroll team or SAP support to investigate further. They may need to check for any inconsistencies or issues in the payroll configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there are known issues that have been documented with solutions provided.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and employee data management to understand the workflows and dependencies involved.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the actions you are attempting, as restrictions can also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEE2012 error and successfully save your changes in the SAP system.