How To Fix HRPFD00634 - Value date &1 comes before lock date &2 of account '&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 634

• Message text: Value date &1 comes before lock date &2 of account '&3'

What causes this issue?

Value date &V1& for the current posting comes before lock date &V2& of
account '&V3&'.
The lock date is intended to prevent the account from being changed in
a period for which an account settlement has already taken place.

How to fix this error?

You may need to reset the lock date for the account.
To do this, you need a special, enhanced <DS:DE.P02K_PKKLV>account
maintenance authorization</>. If the new posting affects the last
account settlement, you need to repeat it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00634 - Value date &1 comes before lock date &2 of account '&3' ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00634 indicates that there is a conflict between the value date you are trying to use for a financial transaction and the lock date of the account. Specifically, the value date (&1) is earlier than the lock date (&2) for the specified account (&3). This typically occurs in the context of payroll or financial postings where certain periods are locked to prevent changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lock Date: The account has a lock date set, which prevents any transactions from being processed before this date. This is often used to ensure data integrity and prevent changes to closed periods.
  Value Date: The value date you are trying to use for the transaction is earlier than the lock date, which violates the system's rules for posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Dates: Review the lock dates for the account in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or transaction in SAP that