How To Fix GLPL721 - Version locked for changes

GLPL721 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLPL - Message class planning FI-SL/GL

• Message number: 721

• Message text: Version locked for changes

What causes this issue?

The plan version that you are using is locked for changes.

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?

You can lock versions for changes using the FI-SL Customizing function
"Maintain Local/Global Version Parameters" - transaction GCP3/GCP4.
This lock must be removed if you want to change the plan values in
question.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLPL721 - Version locked for changes ?

  The SAP error message GLPL721: Version locked for changes typically occurs in the context of the General Ledger (GL) or Profit Center Accounting (PCA) when a version of a planning layout or a planning version is locked for changes. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Version Locking: The planning version you are trying to modify is locked because it is being used in a process that does not allow changes (e.g., a report is running, or a user is currently editing it).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the version.
  Configuration Settings: The version may be configured to be locked for certain periods or under specific conditions.
  System Settings: The system may have been set up to prevent changes to certain versions during specific times (e.g., during a financial close).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Version Status: Verify the status of the planning version in the system. You can