How To Fix P05FBN_EN201 - Payroll is currently in process; registration is not possible

P05FBN_EN201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN_EN - Messages for Flexible Benefits (NL)

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Payroll is currently in process; registration is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P05FBN_EN201 - Payroll is currently in process; registration is not possible ?

  The SAP error message P05FBN_EN201 indicates that a payroll process is currently ongoing, which prevents any registration or changes to payroll-related data. This error typically occurs when an attempt is made to execute a payroll-related function while the payroll is still being processed for a specific period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Payroll Process: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll for the specified period is still in process. This could be due to:
  Payroll runs that have not yet been completed.
  A lock on the payroll data because it is being processed by another user or job.
  A scheduled job that is still running.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Status:
  
  Verify if the payroll run for the relevant period is still in progress. You can do this by checking the payroll logs or the status in the payroll control record.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion:
  
  If the payroll is indeed in process, you will