How To Fix G00666 - FS item &2 is blocked against entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 666

• Message text: FS item &2 is blocked against entry

What causes this issue?

The current data record contains values which would lead to posting FS
item &V2&. However the item is locked against entry.

System Response

The current data record has errors and can not be written.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the switch "Posting and entry block" is set in the
master record of item &V2& in consolidation chart of accounts &V1&.
Only values that lead to a period value of 0 can be uploaded to items
with this property, therefore do not change the cumulative value
regarding the previous period.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00666 - FS item &2 is blocked against entry ?

  The SAP error message G00666, which states "FS item &2 is blocked against entry," typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) when there is an attempt to post a transaction related to a financial statement item that has been blocked for entry. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Blocking Configuration: The financial statement item (FS item) may have been configured in such a way that it is blocked for certain types of entries. This could be due to settings in the financial statement version or specific account settings.
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed or restricted for the FS item, preventing any new entries from being made.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may be restricted from posting to specific FS items.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to make the entry may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the FS item.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings or configurations that prevent entries to certain FS items.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check FS Item Configuration: Review the configuration of the FS item in the financial statement version. Ensure that it is not set to block entries. This can be done in the SAP configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  Verify Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open. You can do this using transaction code OB52 to see if the period is closed for the relevant company code.
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Ensure that the document type being used for the entry is allowed for the FS item in question. This can be checked in the document type configuration.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the FS item. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate any system-wide settings or configurations that may be causing the block.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or information that may provide more context about why the FS item is blocked.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), OB52 (for posting period), and SU01 (for user authorizations).
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed explanations of financial statement items and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.