How To Fix GA559 - & has blocked allocation for ledger & and company code/business area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 559

• Message text: & has blocked allocation for ledger & and company code/business area &

What causes this issue?

You can only start allocation once for a ledger and one company code,
or a company at a certain time with an update. User &V1& has already
started the update.

System Response

You are unable to start allocation due to it being locked.
The GLREFINT table is locked.

How to fix this error?

Inform user &V1&. You can use SM12 to obtain more information on the
allocation lock.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA559 - & has blocked allocation for ledger & and company code/business area & ?

  The SAP error message GA559 indicates that there is a blockage in the allocation process for a specific ledger and company code or business area. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with allocations in the General Ledger (G/L) or during the execution of allocation cycles.
  Cause of Error GA559:
  
  
  Blocked Allocation: The error usually occurs when the allocation process is blocked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The allocation cycle is not properly defined or activated.
  The ledger or company code is not set up correctly in the allocation configuration.
  There are missing or incorrect settings in the controlling area or the master data.
  The period for the allocation is closed or not open for posting.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the allocation.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that prevent the allocation from being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GA559 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Allocation Cycle:
  
  Ensure that the allocation cycle is correctly defined and activated in the system.
  Verify that the cycle is assigned to the correct controlling area and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Ledger and Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the ledger and company code to ensure they are set up correctly for allocations.
  Make sure that the relevant settings in the controlling area are correct.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Confirm that the posting period for the allocation is open. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or adjust the allocation to a different period.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the allocation. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  If the issue persists, consider checking for any technical issues or inconsistencies in the system. This may involve reviewing logs or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to error GA559 for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KSU5 (for executing allocation cycles) or KSV5 (for displaying allocation cycles) to manage allocations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GA559 error and implement the necessary solutions to unblock the allocation process.