How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE028 - Account &2 is blocked for posting in chart of accounts &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Account &2 is blocked for posting in chart of accounts &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE028 - Account &2 is blocked for posting in chart of accounts &1. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE028 indicates that a specific account (denoted as &2) is blocked for posting in a particular chart of accounts (denoted as &1). This error typically arises when you attempt to post a transaction to an account that has been restricted from further postings, which can be due to various reasons such as account maintenance settings or organizational policies.
  Causes:
  
  Account Blocked for Posting: The account in question has been marked as blocked for posting in the chart of accounts. This can happen if the account is no longer in use or if it has been set to prevent further transactions.
  Account Type Restrictions: Certain account types may have restrictions based on the configuration of the chart of accounts or company code.
  Year-End Closing: If the posting period is closed or if the account is blocked due to year-end closing activities, this error may occur.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the account, even if it is not blocked.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Account Status: 
  
  Go to the account master data in the SAP system and check if the account is indeed blocked for posting. You can do this using transaction code FS00 (for G/L accounts).
  If the account is blocked, you can remove the block if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Review Chart of Accounts Settings:
  
  Ensure that the account is correctly configured in the chart of accounts. You can check this in the configuration settings for the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Posting Period:
  
  Verify if the posting period is open. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in a different period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about unblocking the account or if it is a policy decision, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of unblocking the account.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the account. If not, the user may need to request additional permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Display/Change G/L Account Master Data
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on account management and posting restrictions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.