How To Fix PU175 - Prelock method & started for & &

PU175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Prelock method & started for & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU175 - Prelock method & started for & & ?

  The SAP error message PU175 typically relates to issues with the pre-locking mechanism in the SAP system, particularly in the context of payroll processing or HR-related transactions. This error can occur when there are issues with the locking of data records that are necessary for processing payroll or other HR functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Locking Issues: The error often arises when the system is unable to lock the necessary data records for processing. This can happen if another process is currently using the data or if there are inconsistencies in the locking mechanism.
  Concurrency Problems: If multiple users or processes are trying to access the same data simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and result in this error.
  System Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system related to payroll or HR modules can also lead to this error.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as deadlocks or transaction timeouts, can also trigger this