How To Fix GK147 - Display only: Cons chart of accounts & is locked

GK147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Display only: Cons chart of accounts & is locked

What causes this issue?

The consolidation chart of accounts &V1& is flagged as being locked.
You therefore cannot make changes to the items and item hierarchies
which it contains.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

If you want permit changes in the consolidation chart of accounts &V1&,
you should define this Customizing:
Choose "Define consolidation chart of accounts" and unlock &V1& by
deactivating the indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK147 - Details

• The SAP error message GK147, which states "Display only: Cons chart of accounts & is locked," typically occurs when you are trying to access a chart of accounts that is currently locked for editing. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Locking Mechanism: The chart of accounts may be locked by another user or process. This is often the case during system maintenance or when another user is currently editing the chart of accounts.
  Authorization Issues: Your user account may not have the necessary permissions to edit the chart of accounts, leading to a display-only mode.
  System Configuration: The chart of accounts may be configured to be in a display-only mode due to specific settings in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Locks: 
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the chart of accounts. If you find a lock that is not needed, you can remove it (if you have the necessary permissions).
  
  
  
  Verify