How To Fix G00696 - Subitem &2 is blocked against entry

G00696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Subitem &2 is blocked against entry

What causes this issue?

The current data record contains values which would lead to the posting
of subitem &V2& to FS item &V3&. However this subitem is blocked
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 selected in the
master record of subitem &V2& for subitem category &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.
For example, you can cumulatively upload the value from carrying
forward of balances to a blocked carryforward subitem, in order to
avoid resetting the opening balance when using a deleting upload
method.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00696 - Subitem &2 is blocked against entry ?

  The SAP error message G00696, which states "Subitem &2 is blocked against entry," typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction or make an entry related to a subitem that has been blocked in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as inventory management, financial accounting, or project management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocking Status: The subitem in question has been marked as blocked in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The subitem is no longer active or valid for transactions.
  The subitem is under review or pending approval.
  The subitem is associated with a project or cost center that has been closed or blocked.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent entries for certain subitems based on business rules.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to make the entry may not have the necessary authorizations to post transactions related to that subitem.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Subitem