How To Fix HRPAYTR03166 - Requested object currently locked; try again later

HRPAYTR03166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• 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 HRPAYTR03166 - Requested object currently locked; try again later ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03166 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 records or objects may be locked due to ongoing transactions or processes.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Processing: Another user or process is currently accessing or modifying the same object (e.g., payroll data, employee records).
  Batch Jobs: Background jobs or batch processes that are running may have locked the object for processing.
  Transaction Locks: If a transaction is not completed or is in a pending state, it may lock the object for other users.
  Database Locks: Database-level locks can occur if there are long-running queries or transactions that hold locks on the required objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Retry Later: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then try the operation again. The lock may be released once the other