How To Fix HRPIQ000_ILM_MSG006 - Some attendance records are blocked; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000_ILM_MSG - SLCM : ILM Message class

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Some attendance records are blocked; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to change or enter data related to some students. This data may
include personal data and is blocked.

System Response

The system does not display any data related to these students to
protect personal data. You cannot enter or change any data related to
these students.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that you want to enter or change data related to these
students, use transaction PIQILM_BLOCK to request unblocking.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ000_ILM_MSG006 - Some attendance records are blocked; see long text ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ000_ILM_MSG006 indicates that some attendance records are blocked, which typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the area of time management and attendance tracking.
  Cause:
  The error message usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Blocked Attendance Records: The attendance records may be blocked due to various reasons such as:
  
  The records are in a status that prevents further processing (e.g., pending approval).
  There are inconsistencies or errors in the data that need to be resolved.
  The records may be locked by another process or user.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the attendance records.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are causing the records to be blocked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Long Text: The error message usually comes with a long text that provides more details about which records are blocked and why. Review this information carefully.
  
  
  Review Attendance Records: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA20 or PA30) to check the specific attendance records that are blocked.
  Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the data.
  
  
  
  Unlock Records: If the records are blocked due to a status issue, you may need to change the status or unlock the records. This may require administrative access.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the attendance records. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to time management and attendance. Ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PT60 (Time Evaluation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP HCM documentation for best practices in managing attendance records and understanding the time management module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to unblock the attendance records.