How To Fix GC821 - Direct posting for consolidation already blocked for period &

GC821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Direct posting for consolidation already blocked for period &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC821 - Direct posting for consolidation already blocked for period & ?

  The SAP error message GC821 indicates that direct posting for consolidation has been blocked for a specific period. This typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Financial Consolidation (FC) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Locking: The most common cause of this error is that the consolidation period has been locked for direct postings. This is often done to prevent changes after the consolidation process has started or completed.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict postings to certain periods to ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Unlock the Period: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unlock the period for direct postings. This is typically done in the consolidation settings or through the transaction code used for managing periods (e.g.,