How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDPDAHHM104 - Cost center & is not locked against actual postings

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDPDAHHM -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Cost center & is not locked against actual postings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDAHHM104 - Cost center & is not locked against actual postings ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDPDAHHM104 Cost center & is not locked against actual postings typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where cost centers are used for tracking expenses and revenues. This error indicates that the specified cost center is not locked for actual postings, which means that transactions cannot be posted to that cost center.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Status: The cost center may not be set up to allow actual postings. This could be due to its status being inactive or not properly configured.
  Locking Mechanism: The cost center might be locked for actual postings due to a configuration setting or a manual lock applied by a user.
  Period Closing: The posting period may be closed, preventing any actual postings to the cost center.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified cost center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the cost center master data in SAP (Transaction Code: KS03) and verify that the cost center is active and configured correctly for actual postings.
  Ensure that the cost center is assigned to the correct controlling area.
  
  
  
  Unlock Cost Center:
  
  If the cost center is locked, you may need to unlock it. This can typically be done by a user with the appropriate authorization (Transaction Code: KS02).
  Check if there are any specific settings in the controlling area that prevent actual postings.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the relevant fiscal year and period. You can do this in the transaction code OB52.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in an open period.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to post has the necessary authorizations for the cost center. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the status of the cost center, consult with your finance or controlling team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and posting rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to cost center postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.