How To Fix FH516 - Upon saving, the G/L account is locked for posting in the prod. system

FH516 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Upon saving, the G/L account is locked for posting in the prod. system

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE GL_ACCOUNT_MASTER_CSVC OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

System Response

When you save this change, the G/L account will be locked for posting in
the production system.
This lock is reset automatically when the business change project is
imported to the production system.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH516 - Upon saving, the G/L account is locked for posting in the prod. system ?

  The SAP error message FH516 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account is locked for posting in the production system. This typically occurs when the G/L account has been set to a status that prevents further postings, which can be due to various reasons such as year-end closing, account settings, or manual locks.
  Causes of FH516 Error
  
  
  Year-End Closing: The G/L account may be locked due to the year-end closing process. This is common when the fiscal year has been closed, and no further postings are allowed in that year.
  
  
  Account Settings: The G/L account may have been configured with specific settings that restrict postings. This can include settings in the account master data that prevent postings in certain periods.
  
  
  Manual Lock: A user or administrator may have manually locked the G/L account for various reasons, such as preventing accidental postings during a reconciliation process.
  
  
  Posting Periods: The posting period may be closed for the