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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• 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 FS00) and check if the account is blocked or locked for postings. If it is, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to execute. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the G/L account. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If the account is intentionally locked for specific reasons (e.g., during a financial close), consult with the finance team to understand the implications of unlocking the account.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the G/L account and asset accounting to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the posting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Items
  OBA7: G/L Account Posting Authorization
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to asset accounting and G/L account management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.