How To Fix A5201 - &3 for company &2 are blocked by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 201

• Message text: &3 for company &2 are blocked by user &1

What causes this issue?

&V3& for company &V2& in the Investment Management summarization
database are currently blocked by user &V1&.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Try again when user &V1& has finished processing the data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5201 - &3 for company &2 are blocked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message A5201 typically indicates that a user is blocked from performing certain actions in a specific company code due to restrictions set in the system. The message format usually looks like this: "Company code &2 is blocked by user &1."
  Cause:
  
  
  User Locking: The user who is trying to perform an action (like posting a document) is blocked for the specified company code. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The user has been manually blocked by an administrator.
  The user has exceeded certain limits or thresholds set in the system.
  The user is not authorized to perform actions in that specific company code.
  
  
  
  Company Code Settings: The company code itself may have specific settings that restrict certain users from performing transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Status:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 (User Maintenance) and check the status of the user who is blocked. Look for any lock indicators or restrictions that may have been applied.
  
  
  
  Unlock User:
  
  If the user is indeed blocked, an administrator can unlock the user by removing the lock in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions in the specified company code. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 (Authorization Check) after the user attempts to perform the action.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the company code in transaction code OBY6 (Define Company Code) to ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the user from performing actions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with the SAP security team or the person responsible for user management in your organization to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  
  
  
  User Roles and Profiles: Ensure that the user has the correct roles and profiles assigned that allow them to perform the necessary transactions in the company code.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.