How To Fix PG731 - Personnel number in critical area of interval &1 of object &2

PG731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Personnel number in critical area of interval &1 of object &2

What causes this issue?

A number range interval has exceeded a critical limit.

System Response

A warning is generated.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator. The statuses of the number ranges for
object RP_PREL must be checked. One of them has exceeded a defined
critical threshold.

Procedure for System Administrators

The statuses of the number ranges for object RP_PREL must be checked.
One of them has exceeded a defined critical threshold.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG731 - Personnel number in critical area of interval &1 of object &2 ?

  The SAP error message PG731, which states "Personnel number in critical area of interval &1 of object &2," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and payroll processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the personnel number being processed in a critical area of a specific interval for a given object (such as a payroll area or a time management object).
  
  Cause:
  
  Critical Area Violation: The personnel number is being processed in a time or payroll interval that is marked as critical. This means that certain actions (like changes to master data or time data) are restricted during this period to ensure data integrity.
  Data Locking: The personnel number may be locked due to ongoing payroll processing or other critical operations.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or time management settings that are causing the personnel number to be flagged incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Interval: Review the specific