How To Fix GG333 - The combination ledger & - global company & is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 333

• Message text: The combination ledger & - global company & is blocked

What causes this issue?

The block indicator is set to 'Block' in the assignment of ledger &V1&
to global company &V2&. This means that you cannot post to ledger
&V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Remove this assignment.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG333 - The combination ledger & - global company & is blocked ?

  The SAP error message GG333 indicates that a specific combination of ledger and global company is blocked. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling within SAP, particularly when dealing with the General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Blocking Configuration: The combination of the ledger and global company may have been intentionally blocked in the system configuration. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The company is undergoing a financial audit.
  The ledger is not in use for a specific period.
  The company is being restructured or merged.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or post to the specified ledger and global company combination.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be specific settings in the SAP system that restrict access to certain ledgers or companies based on the fiscal year or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Go to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Global Company.
  Verify if the combination of the ledger and global company is indeed blocked. If it is, you may need to unblock it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ledger and global company. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If the blocking is intentional (e.g., for audits or restructuring), consult with the finance or accounting team to understand the reason behind the block and whether it can be lifted.
  
  
  
  Check for Period Lock:
  
  Ensure that the period is not locked for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52, which allows you to manage posting periods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  OB52: Manage posting periods.
  SE93: Check for error messages and their details.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to General Ledger accounting and company code settings for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GG333 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.