How To Fix GC230 - Data input opened for company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Data input opened for company &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC230 - Data input opened for company & ?

  The SAP error message GC230, which states "Data input opened for company &," typically indicates that a data input session is currently open for the specified company code. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where data input sessions are used for activities like planning, budgeting, or data entry.
  Cause:
  
  Open Data Input Session: The primary cause of this error is that there is an active data input session for the specified company code. This session may have been opened by another user or process, preventing you from starting a new session or performing certain actions.
  User Lock: Another user might be working on the same data input session, which can lead to conflicts.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict multiple sessions for the same company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Sessions: 
  
  Use transaction code SM37 to check for any active background jobs or sessions related to the company code. Look for any sessions that are currently open and may be causing the conflict.
  You can also use transaction SE38 to run the report RSCONN01 to check for open sessions.
  
  
  
  Close the Session: 
  
  If you find an open session that is not being used, you can close it. This can typically be done by the user who opened it or by an administrator if necessary.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks and release them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Communicate with Users: If you are in a multi-user environment, communicate with your team to ensure that no one else is working on the same data input session.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the data input session for the company code in question.
  
  
  System Configuration Review: If this issue persists, it may be necessary to review the system configuration or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that there are no restrictions or settings that are causing this issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SE38 (ABAP Program Execution).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to the specific module you are working in (e.g., FI, CO) for more context on data input sessions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.