How To Fix CK201 - G/L account & & locked for posting

CK201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 201

• Message text: G/L account & & locked for posting

What causes this issue?

The system is trying to post to G/L account &V1& &V2&, but the master
data specifically disallows this.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK201 - G/L account & & locked for posting ?

  The SAP error message CK201 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account is locked for posting. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes of CK201 Error
  
  
  Account Locking: The G/L account may be locked for posting due to configuration settings. This can happen if the account is set to be blocked for certain periods or for specific types of transactions.
  
  
  Period Closing: The financial period may be closed, preventing any postings to the G/L account for that period.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to post may not have the necessary authorizations to post to that specific G/L account.
  
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The G/L account may be configured to restrict certain types of postings (e.g., only allowing certain transaction types).
  
  
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may restrict postings to certain accounts or during certain