How To Fix PG049 - Locked time records exist from &1 - &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Locked time records exist from &1 - &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG049 - Locked time records exist from &1 - &2 ?

  The SAP error message PG049 indicates that there are locked time records in the specified date range (from &1 to &2) that are preventing certain operations, such as posting or processing time data. This typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of locked time records in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Time records are being processed or have been locked by another user or process.
  There are ongoing payroll runs or time evaluations that are locking the records.
  The records may be locked due to a previous error or incomplete processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PG049 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locked entries. Look for entries related to the time records in question.
  Identify the user or process that has locked the records.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  If you find that the locks