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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 ledgers) and postings are not consistent across them, this can trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review G/L Changes: Check the G/L accounts related to the asset postings to identify any manual changes that may have been made. Ensure that all changes are properly reflected in Asset Accounting.
  Check Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods are consistent between Asset Accounting and the General Ledger. If necessary, open or close periods accordingly.
  Reconcile Accounts: Perform a reconciliation between the Asset Accounting and G/L accounts to identify discrepancies. Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) and FS10N (G/L Account Balance Display) for this purpose.
  Adjust Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that they are correctly set up to integrate with the G/L.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction ABST2 (Asset Accounting: Check Consistency) to check for inconsistencies and correct them as needed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes and documentation for any specific guidance related to the error message and the version of SAP you are using.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AB01 (Post Asset Document), AB02 (Change Asset), and AB03 (Display Asset) for managing asset postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes using the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes in both Asset Accounting and G/L.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that there are no further inconsistencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ACC_AA252 error and implement a solution to resolve it.