How To Fix FAA_POST281 - Cmpy code &1, area &2: G/L acct &3 locked; Not possible to post to acct

FAA_POST281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_POST - FIAA Posting Messages (Object-Oriented Kernel)

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Cmpy code &1, area &2: G/L acct &3 locked; Not possible to post to acct

What causes this issue?

Due to an open Q to P transport, G/L account &V3&, that is assigned in
account determination &V4&, is temporarily locked.
The system has determined that there are <ZH>no</> asset line items on
the account in the P system. However, a different G/L account was
assigned in the Q-system of the account determination than in the
P-system.
This changed configuration has <ZH>not yet</> been transported from the
Q to the P system.

System Response

The G/L account can<ZH>not</> be posted to in Asset Accounting.

How to fix this error?

You can remove the lock by releasing the open Q to P transport.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_POST281 - Cmpy code &1, area &2: G/L acct &3 locked; Not possible to post to acct ?

  The SAP error message FAA_POST281 indicates that there is an issue with posting to a General Ledger (G/L) account that is currently locked. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when trying to post transactions related to fixed assets.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  G/L Account Locking: The G/L account specified in the error message is locked for posting. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The account is set to "Blocked" in the G/L account master data.
  The account is locked for a specific period (e.g., due to year-end closing activities).
  The account is locked for certain types of transactions (e.g., only allowing certain types of postings).
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified G/L account.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent postings to the account under certain conditions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Status:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code