How To Fix HRPBSUSFED054 - Employee data was not saved in locked mode

HRPBSUSFED054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Employee data was not saved in locked mode

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while trying to write the data to the cluster table.

System Response

The data failed to be written to the cluster table.

How to fix this error?

If further attempts to save the data are unsuccessful, a CSN message
should be written describing the problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPBSUSFED054 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSUSFED054 indicates that an attempt was made to save employee data while the system is in a locked mode. This typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules when certain records are locked for editing, often due to ongoing processes or transactions that are being executed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Mode: The employee data is currently locked because another user or process is editing it. This can happen during payroll processing, data uploads, or other HR-related transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the data in the locked mode.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Verify if the employee record is indeed locked. You can do this by checking the transaction logs or using transaction codes like SM12 (to view lock entries) or SM21 (to view system logs).
  Wait for Release: If the