How To Fix ACC_AA252 - Posting in G/L changed:Data inconsistency may occur in follow-on system

ACC_AA252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_AA - Message Class for Function Group ACC_AA

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Posting in G/L changed:Data inconsistency may occur in follow-on system

What causes this issue?

You want to change the indicator <LS>Posting in the General Ledger</>
for depreciation area &V2& from chart of depreciation &V2&. This changes
the way the system posts the asset balances and depreciation of the
depreciation area.
If you change the indicator for a depreciation area and you import the
change to a different client per transport request, the posting behavior
of the depreciation area in also changed in this client and the
subsequent systems.
In a system with productive company codes, you are <LS>not</> allowed to
change the indicator for posting to the general ledger <ZH>under any
circumstances</>.
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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 first to which subsequent systems and other clients this change is
being transported.
Then check whether there are such company codes in these subsequent
systems or clients that are assigned to this chart of depreciation and
in which data already exists.
If data already exists, you should <ZH>definitely not</> perform this
change.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA252 - Posting in G/L changed:Data inconsistency may occur in follow-on system ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA252, which states "Posting in G/L changed: Data inconsistency may occur in follow-on system," typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is a discrepancy between the General Ledger (G/L) and the Asset Accounting module. This inconsistency can lead to issues in financial reporting and asset management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Changes in G/L: If there are manual adjustments made directly in the G/L accounts that are related to asset transactions, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed in Asset Accounting but open in G/L, or vice versa, it can cause discrepancies.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the integration settings between Asset Accounting and General Ledger can lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, inconsistencies may arise if the data was not properly aligned.
  Parallel Accounting: If there are multiple ledgers (e.g., local and group