How To Fix 62685 - & in CoCd & cannot be blocked (Table &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 685

• Message text: & in CoCd & cannot be blocked (Table &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62685 - & in CoCd & cannot be blocked (Table &) ?

  The SAP error message 62685 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the blocking of a company code (CoCd) in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of master data, financial transactions, or when trying to block a company code for certain operations.
  Cause:
  The error message "62685 - CoCd & cannot be blocked (Table &)" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Company Code Status: The company code you are trying to block may already be in use or has transactions that prevent it from being blocked.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow the company code to be blocked.
  Dependencies: Other related entities (like controlling areas, plants, etc.) may have dependencies that prevent the blocking of the company code.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to block the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Usage: Verify if there are any open transactions or postings in the company code that would prevent it from being blocked. You can check for open documents in financial accounting or controlling.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the company code allow for blocking. This may involve checking settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependent objects (like plants, sales organizations, etc.) that need to be addressed before blocking the company code.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to block the company code has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system bug or requires deeper investigation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to manage company codes) or FS00 (to manage G/L accounts) to check the status and settings of the company code.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.