How To Fix HRPBSUSFED051 - Employee data successfully saved in locked mode

HRPBSUSFED051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSUSFED - Message Class For Public Sector Fed (USA)

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Employee data successfully saved in locked mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSUSFED051 - Employee data successfully saved in locked mode ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSUSFED051 indicates that employee data has been saved in a "locked mode." This typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when an employee's data is being edited or processed while the system is in a state that restricts changes to that data. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Mode: The employee record is locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The record is currently being edited by another user.
  The record is in a status that prevents changes (e.g., during a payroll run).
  The system is configured to restrict changes to certain fields or records during specific processes.
  
  
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users trying to access or modify the same employee data simultaneously can lead to this message.
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce locking mechanisms to ensure data integrity during critical operations.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12