How To Fix FLQ020 - Chart of accounts is being adjusted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FLQ - Liquidity Calculation

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Chart of accounts is being adjusted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FLQ020 - Chart of accounts is being adjusted ?

  The SAP error message FLQ020, which states "Chart of accounts is being adjusted," typically occurs when there are ongoing changes or adjustments being made to the chart of accounts in the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during a system upgrade, when new accounts are being added, or when existing accounts are being modified.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Changes: The chart of accounts is being modified by another user or process, leading to a temporary lock on the data.
  System Upgrade or Maintenance: The system may be undergoing maintenance or an upgrade that affects the chart of accounts.
  Data Consistency Checks: The system may be performing checks to ensure data consistency, which can temporarily lock access to the chart of accounts.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent changes, waiting for a few moments and then retrying the operation may resolve the issue.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 (to check for locks) or SM21 (to check system logs) to identify if another user or process is locking the chart of accounts.
  Contact System Administrator: If the issue persists, contact your SAP system administrator to investigate if there are any ongoing changes or maintenance activities affecting the chart of accounts.
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify the chart of accounts.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any related messages that might provide more context about the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBD4: For maintaining the chart of accounts.
  OBD2: For defining the chart of accounts.
  SM12: To check for locked entries.
  SM21: To view system logs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FLQ020 error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the chart of accounts and financial accounting to understand the implications of changes made to it.
  
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.