How To Fix FF854 - Tax account & & is locked against posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Tax account & & is locked against posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF854 - Tax account & & is locked against posting ?

  The SAP error message FF854 indicates that a tax account is locked against posting. This typically occurs when there are restrictions on the account that prevent any further postings, which can be due to various reasons such as configuration settings, account status, or specific business rules.
  Causes of Error FF854
  
  Account Locking: The tax account may be locked for posting due to configuration settings in the financial accounting module.
  Period Lock: The posting period may be closed or locked, preventing any transactions from being posted to that account.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified tax account.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account may be set up in a way that restricts certain types of postings (e.g., it may be a reconciliation account).
  Custom Business Rules: There may be custom validations or business rules in place that prevent postings to the account under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions to Error FF854
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  Go to the account in question and check if it is locked for posting. You can do this in the SAP GUI by navigating to the account in the chart of accounts and checking the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) to see if the period is closed for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the tax account. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Display Authorization Check) after attempting the posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the tax account in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This can be done in transaction code OB40 (Define Tax Accounts) to ensure that the account is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are custom developments or configurations involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  OB40: Define Tax Accounts
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax account configuration and posting periods.
  
  
  User Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.