How To Fix HRPAYTR02166 - Requested object currently locked; try again later

HRPAYTR02166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Requested object currently locked; try again later

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02166 - Requested object currently locked; try again later ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02166 indicates that a requested object is currently locked, and the system is unable to process the request at that moment. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) payroll processing, where certain objects (like payroll results, infotypes, or other HR-related data) may be locked by another user or process.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same object, leading to a lock.
  Long-running Transactions: A transaction that takes a long time to complete may hold a lock on the object for an extended period.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may lead to locks being held longer than necessary.
  Database Locks: Locks at the database level can also cause this issue, especially if there are issues with database performance or deadlocks.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Retry Later: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try the operation again. The lock