How To Fix FAGL_CL012 - G/L account &1 in company code &2 is relevant for financial transactions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CL - Cash Ledger

• Message number: 012

• Message text: G/L account &1 in company code &2 is relevant for financial transactions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CL012 - G/L account &1 in company code &2 is relevant for financial transactions ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CL012 indicates that a specific General Ledger (G/L) account is relevant for financial transactions in a particular company code. This message typically arises in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP, which is used for managing financial accounting.
  Cause:
  The error message FAGL_CL012 is triggered when:
  
  A G/L account is set up in a way that it is marked as relevant for financial transactions, but the system is unable to process a transaction involving that account.
  The account may not be properly configured for the intended transaction type or may be missing necessary settings.
  There could be inconsistencies in the configuration of the G/L account in relation to the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_CL012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00).
  Verify that the account is correctly set up for the company code in question.
  Ensure that the account is marked as "relevant for financial transactions" if it is intended to be used for such purposes.
  
  
  
  Review Account Type:
  
  Ensure that the account type (e.g., asset, liability, expense, revenue) is appropriate for the transactions you are trying to post.
  Check if the account is set up as a balance sheet or income statement account as required.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Items:
  
  If the account is used for open item management, ensure that there are no issues with the open items that could prevent posting.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to execute is compatible with the G/L account settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or configurations related to the G/L account in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Items
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the New GL settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to G/L account configurations and error messages.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_CL012 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.