How To Fix FAGL_CL055 - No G/L account is defined in company code &1 for HCM documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CL - Cash Ledger

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No G/L account is defined in company code &1 for HCM documents

What causes this issue?

You have activated the cash ledger or cash flow reporting and are
performing a payroll run. To be able to update in General Ledger A
ccounting the documents generated in this run, it is necessary for there
to be sufficient account assignments for the general ledger entity <LS>
Expense/Revenue Account</> (RE_ACCOUNT). As this is <ZH>not</> the case,
the posting <ZH>cannot</> be made.

System Response

The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

In the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_V_CLHCM_ASGMT>Assign Standard
G/L Account for HCM Processes</>, define the G/L account to be used to
update the document in General Ledger Accounting.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CL055 - No G/L account is defined in company code &1 for HCM documents ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CL055 indicates that there is no General Ledger (G/L) account defined in the specified company code for Human Capital Management (HCM) documents. This error typically arises during the posting of payroll or other HCM-related transactions when the system cannot find the appropriate G/L account to post the financial entries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account Configuration: The most common cause is that the G/L account for the specific company code has not been defined in the configuration settings for payroll or HCM.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not have the necessary G/L accounts set up.
  Incorrect Configuration in Payroll: The payroll schema or the wage types may not be correctly configured to point to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  Changes in Configuration: Recent changes in the configuration might have led to the removal or alteration of the G/L account settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define G/L Accounts:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  
  
  Ensure that the G/L accounts for the relevant company code are created and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the payroll configuration settings:
  
  SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Payroll ? Payroll: General Settings ? Define Wage Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the wage types used in payroll processing are assigned to the correct G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings to ensure that the correct G/L accounts are assigned for the relevant HCM documents.
  You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Edit G/L Account Centrally.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as OB52 (to check posting periods), OBY6 (to check company code settings), and SE11 (to check table definitions) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit G/L account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_CL055 error and ensure that the necessary G/L accounts are defined for HCM documents in your SAP system.