How To Fix PSS4_MSG021 - Profit Center & is locked

PSS4_MSG021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSS4_MSG - Message class for simplified Projects

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Profit Center & is locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSS4_MSG021 - Profit Center & is locked ?

  The SAP error message PSS4_MSG021 indicates that a profit center is locked, which prevents any transactions or postings from being made to that profit center. This can occur for various reasons, such as the profit center being locked for a specific period, being part of a closed fiscal year, or being locked for other administrative reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked for Posting: The profit center may be locked for posting due to administrative actions or settings in the system.
  Fiscal Year Closure: The profit center might be part of a fiscal year that has been closed, preventing any further postings.
  User Lock: A specific user or group may have locked the profit center for maintenance or other reasons.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the controlling module (CO) may lead to the profit center being locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Lock Status: Use transaction code KSV5 or KSV6 to check the lock status of the profit center. This will help you