How To Fix FAGL_CL051 - Transfer postings without clearing are not allowed

FAGL_CL051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CL - Cash Ledger

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Transfer postings without clearing are not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have activated the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_FA_CLDEFINITION>cash ledger</> and
want to perform a transfer posting without clearing. However, this
causes inconsistencies payments on account are posted, and it is
therefore <ZH>not</> permitted.
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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<(>&<)>WHAT_TO_DO<(>&<)>
To avoid inconsistencies in the cash ledger, you must always perform
transfer postings with clearing.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_CL051 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_CL051 ("Transfer postings without clearing are not allowed") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with transfer postings in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This error indicates that the system is preventing a transfer posting because it requires a clearing entry to be made.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Transfer Posting Type: The error usually arises when you are trying to perform a transfer posting that does not involve clearing the original entries. In certain configurations, SAP requires that transfer postings must clear the original entries before creating new ones.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the financial accounting configuration may not allow for transfer postings without a corresponding clearing entry. This is often a result of specific business rules or accounting practices that have been implemented in the system.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the transfer posting may have restrictions that prevent postings without clearing.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transfer