How To Fix FAGL_CL007 - G/L account &1 in company code &2 is a reconciliation acct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CL - Cash Ledger

• Message number: 007

• Message text: G/L account &1 in company code &2 is a reconciliation acct

What causes this issue?

A reconciliation account cannot be defined as a general ledger account.

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?

Choose an account that is not a reconciliation account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CL007 - G/L account &1 in company code &2 is a reconciliation acct ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CL007 indicates that you are trying to post a transaction to a General Ledger (G/L) account that is defined as a reconciliation account in the specified company code. Reconciliation accounts are special types of accounts in SAP that are used to aggregate data from sub-ledgers (like accounts receivable or accounts payable) and cannot be posted to directly.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to post a journal entry directly to a reconciliation account.
  The G/L account specified in the error message is set up as a reconciliation account in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Correct Posting Account:
  
  Instead of posting directly to the reconciliation account, you should post to the appropriate sub-ledger account (e.g., customer or vendor account) that is linked to the reconciliation account.
  
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  If you believe that the account should not be a reconciliation account, you can check the account settings in the G/L account master data. However, changing the account type should be done with caution and typically requires a thorough understanding of the implications.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction type for the posting. For example, if you are trying to post a customer payment, you should use the appropriate customer account instead of the reconciliation account.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct accounts to use or how to proceed, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team. They can provide guidance on the correct posting procedures and account configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Reconciliation Accounts: These accounts are used to consolidate data from sub-ledgers. For example, in accounts receivable, the individual customer accounts post to a reconciliation account that summarizes the total receivables.
  G/L Account Master Data: You can view and edit G/L account settings in transaction code FS00. Here, you can check if the account is marked as a reconciliation account.
  Posting Transactions: Familiarize yourself with the correct transaction codes for posting to sub-ledger accounts, such as F-28 for customer payments or F-53 for vendor payments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_CL007 error and ensure that your postings are made to the correct accounts in SAP.