How To Fix PG509 - Some personnel numbers in this payroll area are still locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Some personnel numbers in this payroll area are still locked

What causes this issue?

Some personnel numbers in payroll area &V1& are still locked because
they are currently being processed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Display these numbers using the menu option <ZH>Locked pers.nos</>.
Use the <ZH>Select locked entries</> transaction (SM12) to display
locked PREL entries and the users who are locking these.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG509 - Some personnel numbers in this payroll area are still locked ?

  The SAP error message PG509, which states "Some personnel numbers in this payroll area are still locked," typically occurs during the payroll processing when certain personnel numbers (employees) are locked for payroll processing. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Locked Personnel Numbers: The personnel numbers may be locked due to ongoing payroll processing, or they may have been manually locked by a user.
  Previous Payroll Runs: If a payroll run was not completed successfully, it may leave some personnel numbers in a locked state.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If there are issues with time evaluation for certain employees, it may prevent payroll from processing for those personnel numbers.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to unlock the personnel numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Unlock Personnel Numbers:
  
  Use transaction code PA03 to check the status of the personnel numbers and unlock them if necessary.
  You can also use transaction code PA30 to check the employee's status