How To Fix HRPAYNLLA279 - IT &1: Person is locked between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 279

• Message text: IT &1: Person is locked between &2 and &3

What causes this issue?

The selected persoon is locked in infotyp &v1&. As a result, the person
is not included in the wage return between &v2& and &v3&.

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?

Check if the payroll lock is correctly set up.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA279 - IT &1: Person is locked between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA279 indicates that a personnel number (or employee record) is locked for processing in the specified date range. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when an employee's record is not available for updates or changes due to a lock status.
  Cause:
  
  
  Lock Status: The employee's record is locked for a specific period, which can happen due to various reasons such as:
  
  Ongoing payroll processing.
  The employee is on leave or has been terminated.
  The record is being processed by another user or transaction.
  
  
  
  Date Range: The error message specifies a date range (&2 to &3) during which the employee's record is locked. This means that any attempts to process payroll or make changes to the employee's data within this range will be blocked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the status of the employee's record.
  Look for any locks that may be in place and identify the reason for the lock.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Record:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the record. This may involve:
  
  Completing or canceling any ongoing payroll runs.
  Resolving any pending actions that may be causing the lock.
  
  
  If the lock is due to another user, you may need to coordinate with that user to release the lock.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Range: If possible, adjust the date range for the payroll processing or the action you are trying to perform to fall outside the locked period.
  
  
  Consult with HR or IT: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR department or IT support team for assistance. They may have additional tools or access to resolve the lock.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing (where X is the country code)
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify employee records.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling locks in HR master data.
  
  
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context on the lock.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the lock and take appropriate action to resolve the error message HRPAYNLLA279.