How To Fix HRPAYDEPF358 - Garnishment principle of origin locked for current In-period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPF - Error messages for German infotype module pools: garnishment

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Garnishment principle of origin locked for current In-period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF358 - Garnishment principle of origin locked for current In-period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF358 indicates that there is an issue with the garnishment principle of origin being locked for the current in-period. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there are garnishments (such as wage garnishments) that need to be applied to an employee's payroll, but the system is unable to do so because the garnishment settings or data are locked for the current payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Garnishment Data: The garnishment principle of origin may be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The payroll period is already closed or locked for processing.
  There are pending changes or updates to the garnishment data that have not been finalized.
  The garnishment settings have not been properly configured or are incomplete.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the garnishment types or the rules associated with them in the SAP system.
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to process the payroll may not have the necessary permissions to unlock or modify the garnishment data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify if the payroll period is still open. If it is closed, you may need to unlock it or make adjustments in a subsequent period.
  
  
  Review Garnishment Data: Check the garnishment records for the employee in question. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and that there are no pending changes.
  
  
  Unlock Garnishment: If the garnishment principle of origin is locked, you may need to unlock it. This typically requires administrative access to the payroll configuration settings.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for garnishments in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary rules and parameters are correctly set up.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to access and modify garnishment data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on handling garnishment errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct thorough testing in a development or test environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll processing.