How To Fix GC222 - Company &: Data entry has not been blocked yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Company &: Data entry has not been blocked yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC222 - Company &: Data entry has not been blocked yet ?

  The SAP error message GC222 ("Company &: Data entry has not been blocked yet") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when a user attempts to post a transaction in a company code that has not yet been blocked for data entry. This can happen for various reasons, often related to the configuration of the company code or the posting period.
  Cause:
  
  Open Posting Period: The posting period for the company code is still open, meaning that transactions can be entered.
  Blocking Configuration: The company code may not have been configured to block data entry for a specific period or for certain types of transactions.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post transactions in the specified company code.
  System Settings: There may be system settings that prevent data entry from being blocked, or the blocking process has not been executed properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Verify the posting period settings in the configuration. If the period should be closed, ensure that it is set to "Blocked" in the configuration.
  
  Navigate to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Control > Open and Close Posting Periods.
  Ensure that the relevant periods are closed for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings: Check the settings for the company code to ensure that it is configured correctly for blocking data entry.
  
  Go to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Control Data and review the settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post transactions in the company code. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Security Team: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with the SAP Basis or Security team to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the system configuration or user roles.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OB52 to manage posting periods and ensure that they are set correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial accounting and controlling to understand the implications of posting periods and data entry blocking.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GC222 error and implement a solution to resolve it.