How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING102 - FI G/L account & blocked for posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: FI G/L account & blocked for posting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING102 - FI G/L account & blocked for posting ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING102 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account is blocked for posting. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Account Blocked for Posting: The G/L account may have been explicitly blocked for posting in the account settings.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account may be set up in such a way that it does not allow postings for certain types of transactions (e.g., only allowing certain document types).
  Period Closing: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings to that account.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may restrict postings to certain accounts.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to that specific G/L account.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Account Settings:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00).
  Check the "Control Data" tab to see if the account is marked as blocked for posting. If it is, you can remove the block if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check the posting period settings (transaction code OB52) to ensure that the period is open for posting. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in a different period.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code settings allow postings to the G/L account in question. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the G/L account. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If the account is intentionally blocked for business reasons, consult with the finance team to understand the implications of unblocking the account.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on G/L account management and posting periods.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.