KM136 - Profit center &/& is locked for the date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Profit center &/& is locked for the date &

What causes this issue?

Profit center &V2& is locked on the date specified.

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?

Check your entry.
Note
The profit center is usually derived from the original object posted to
(cost center, order, and so on) or based on additional information such
as the product number. If you want to post to this profit center, you
must unlock it for the desired date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM136 - Profit center &/& is locked for the date & ?

  The SAP error message KM136 indicates that a profit center is locked for a specific date, which prevents any postings or transactions from being made to that profit center during that period. This is a common issue in financial accounting and controlling modules within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Period Locking: The profit center may be locked due to period-end closing activities. This is often done to prevent any changes to financial data during the closing process.
  User Lock: A specific user may have locked the profit center for maintenance or adjustments.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict postings to certain periods for specific profit centers.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to post may not have the necessary authorizations to post to that profit center for the specified date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period for the profit center is indeed closed. You can do this by checking the period status in the controlling module (transaction code: OKP1 or OKP2).
  Unlock the Profit Center: If the profit center is locked due to period-end closing, you may need to unlock it. This typically requires authorization and should be done with caution to avoid impacting financial integrity.
  Review User Locks: Check if there are any user-specific locks on the profit center. You can use transaction code SM12 to view and manage user locks.
  Adjust Configuration: If the locking is due to configuration settings, consult with your SAP configuration team to adjust the settings as necessary.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to post to the profit center. This may involve checking roles and permissions in transaction code PFCG.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKP1/OKP2: For managing periods in controlling.
  SM12: To check and manage user locks.
  PFCG: To manage user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profit center accounting and period management.
  Consult with Finance Team: It may be beneficial to consult with your finance or controlling team to understand the implications of unlocking a profit center and to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  
  Always ensure that any changes made to the system are in line with your organization's policies and procedures, especially when it comes to financial data.