How To Fix GLE_UI_ADB072 - Average balances are locked: ledger &1, company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_UI_ADB - Average Daily Balance UI: Messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Average balances are locked: ledger &1, company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_UI_ADB072 - Average balances are locked: ledger &1, company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message GLE_UI_ADB072 indicates that average balances are locked for a specific ledger and company code. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when the system is preventing changes to average balances due to certain conditions, such as the closing of a financial period or the locking of data for reporting purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Period Locking: The financial period for the specified ledger and company code may be closed or locked, preventing any changes to the average balances.
  Data Locking: The average balance data might be locked due to ongoing processes, such as month-end closing activities or other financial operations.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may enforce locks on average balances to ensure data integrity during financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the financial period for the specified ledger and company code is open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it if permissible, or wait until the next period.
  Unlock Data: If the data is locked due to ongoing processes, you may need to wait until those processes are completed. Check with your finance team to understand if any month-end or year-end closing activities are in progress.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to average balances in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with your organization's financial processes and reporting requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on handling average balance locks.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like OB52 to check and manage period locks or S_ALR_87012357 for balance reports.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify financial data in the system.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the locking issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GLE_UI_ADB072 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.