How To Fix HRTIM00REC052 - Quota type &1 is locked on &2 for compensation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00REC - HR Messages: Time Recording

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Quota type &1 is locked on &2 for compensation

What causes this issue?

The quota type &V1& is locked on V2& for compensation, according to
settings made in Customizing.

System Response

Quota entitlement for quota type &V1& to &V2& is not taken into account
during the compensation process. This could cause an error message
indicating a lack of quota entitlement available.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00REC052 - Quota type &1 is locked on &2 for compensation ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00REC052 indicates that a specific quota type (represented by &1) is locked on a specific date (represented by &2) for compensation purposes. This typically occurs in the context of time management and personnel administration within SAP, particularly when dealing with employee leave quotas or compensation entitlements.
  Cause:
  
  
  Quota Locking: The quota type may be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The quota is currently being processed or updated by another transaction.
  The quota is locked due to a specific configuration or business rule in the system.
  There may be a pending approval or workflow that is preventing changes to the quota.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent changes to the quota type for the specified date.
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to make changes may not have the necessary permissions to modify the quota type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the quota type. If you find a lock, you may need to wait for the other transaction to complete or contact the user who has the lock.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the quota type in the SAP system. Ensure that there are no restrictions or settings that would prevent changes to the quota.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to modify the quota type. If not, you may need to adjust the user roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to the quota type and any associated business rules.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SM12: To check and manage locks.
  PA30: To manage employee master data, including quotas.
  PT50: To view and manage time data.
  
  
  
  Quota Types: Understand the different quota types configured in your SAP system, as they may have specific rules and behaviors.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.