How To Fix RSENQ071 - Action locked by terminated time-change run &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSENQ - Lock Manager

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Action locked by terminated time-change run &2

What causes this issue?

Time-change run with number &V1& has been terminated. This change run
modifies the key date of time-dependent hierarchies.
The time-change run was started on &V2& by user &V3&.

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?

Restart the time-change run.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSENQ071 - Action locked by terminated time-change run &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSENQ071 indicates that an action is locked due to a terminated time-change run. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's time management or payroll processing, where a time-change run (such as a payroll run) has been interrupted or terminated unexpectedly, leaving certain actions in a locked state.
  Cause:
  
  Interruption of Time-Change Run: The most common cause is that a time-change run was started but did not complete successfully, possibly due to system errors, resource issues, or user intervention.
  Database Locking: The system may have left a lock on certain resources or records that are required for the action you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the time management or payroll settings that lead to improper handling of time-change runs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Time-Change Run:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38 and run the report RPTIME00 or RPTIME01 to check the status of the time-change run.
  Look for any logs or messages that indicate why the run was terminated.
  
  
  
  Release Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for and delete any locks that may be preventing the action. Look for locks related to the user or the specific process that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete locks.
  
  
  
  Restart the Time-Change Run:
  
  If the time-change run was terminated, you may need to restart it. Ensure that all prerequisites are met and that the system is in a stable state before doing so.
  
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the time management or payroll module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or functional team if you suspect configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM12 (for lock entries), SE38 (for executing reports), and SM21 (for system logs).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to time management and payroll processing for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSENQ071 error and proceed with your time-change actions in SAP.