How To Fix HRPSGB_HER187 - The archive for the return year &1 is locked

HRPSGB_HER187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 187

• Message text: The archive for the return year &1 is locked

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HRPSGB_HER187 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER187 indicates that the archive for a specific return year is locked, which typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This can prevent users from accessing or processing payroll data for that year.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Archive: The archive for the specified return year is locked, possibly due to:
  
  Ongoing processing or reporting activities.
  Manual locking by an administrator or user.
  System settings that prevent changes to archived data for compliance or auditing purposes.
  
  
  
  Incomplete Processes: If there are incomplete payroll runs or reports that need to be finalized, the system may lock the archive to prevent further changes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or unlock the archive.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code SARA to check the status of the archive. Look for the specific return year and see if it is indeed locked.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Archive:
  
  If you have