How To Fix RP135 - Online maintenance is locked in payroll area &1

RP135 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Online maintenance is locked in payroll area &1

What causes this issue?

The status of the control record for payroll area &V1& is "released for
payroll" or "check payroll results".

System Response

You cannot maintain master data.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the current control record status is correct for
payroll area &V1&. You must wait until the payroll run has been
completed. The status of the control record then is "exit payroll".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RP135 - Details

• The SAP error message RP135, which states "Online maintenance is locked in payroll area &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that the payroll area specified (denoted by &1) is currently locked for online maintenance, preventing any changes or processing from being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Locking Mechanism: The payroll area is locked due to ongoing payroll processing or maintenance activities. This can happen if:
  
  A payroll run is currently in progress.
  Another user is performing maintenance activities in the same payroll area.
  The payroll area is locked due to a scheduled job or batch process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict online maintenance during certain periods to ensure data integrity during payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Lock Status: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any active locks in the system. Look for locks related to the payroll area in question.
  If you find a lock that