How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES278 - &1 of &2 employments are locked and will be included in the next run.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 278

• Message text: &1 of &2 employments are locked and will be included in the next run.

What causes this issue?

You try to replicate employments but &1 employments are still
processed in another webservice message.

System Response

An error message is raised because these employments are not included in
the current process.

How to fix this error?

Restart the report once all employments from the previous run have been
processed. In the standard system setup, the report is automatically
scheduled on a regular basis.

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 HRSFEC_SERVICES278 - &1 of &2 employments are locked and will be included in the next run. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES278 indicates that there are certain employments that are currently locked and cannot be processed in the current run of a specific service or job. This typically occurs in the context of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central or related HR processes where multiple employment records are being handled.
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Records: The employments mentioned in the error message are locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Another process is currently updating or processing these records.
  Manual locks set by users or administrators.
  System-level locks due to ongoing transactions or batch jobs.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to access or modify the same employment records simultaneously, it can lead to locking issues.
  
  
  Data Integrity Checks: The system may lock records to ensure data integrity during updates or processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Wait for Unlock: The simplest solution is to wait for the current process that is locking the records to complete. The locked employments will be processed in the next run.
  
  
  Identify Locking Process: If the locking seems to be prolonged, you may need to identify which process is holding the lock. This can often be done through transaction codes like SM12 (to view locks) or SM21 (to check system logs).
  
  
  Manual Intervention: If necessary, an administrator can manually unlock records if they are sure that it is safe to do so. This should be done with caution to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Review Batch Jobs: Check if there are any scheduled batch jobs that might be causing the locks and adjust their timing if necessary.
  
  
  System Configuration: Ensure that the system is configured correctly to handle concurrent processes, and consider optimizing the processes to reduce locking occurrences.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM12 (to view and manage locks), SM21 (to view system logs), and ST22 (to check for dumps) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP SuccessFactors documentation for best practices on managing employment records and understanding locking mechanisms.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for more in-depth troubleshooting.