How To Fix FAGL_CLOSING_ACT206 - Postings may only be made to the leading ledger


FAGL_CLOSING_ACT206 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FAGL_CLOSING_ACT -

  • Message number: 206

  • Message text: Postings may only be made to the leading ledger

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered a local ledger for selecting the balances. However,
    postings with report <ZK>RFSUMB00</> can only be made to the leading
    ledger (see the documentation on report <ZK>FAGL_YEC_POSTINGS</>).

    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?

    Enter either no ledger or just the leading ledger for the selection of
    balances.
    For opening and closing postings to local ledgers that are not the
    leading ledger, use report <DS:RE.FAGL_YEC_POSTINGS>FAGL_YEC_POSTINGS
    </>.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CLOSING_ACT206 - Postings may only be made to the leading ledger ?
    The SAP error message FAGL_CLOSING_ACT206 indicates that there is an attempt to post to a non-leading ledger in a scenario where postings are only allowed to the leading ledger. This error typically occurs in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP, where multiple ledgers can be used for different accounting purposes.
    
    Cause: Non-Leading Ledger Posting: The error arises when a user tries to post a transaction to a non-leading ledger while the system is configured to allow postings only to the leading ledger. Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the New GL may restrict postings to the leading ledger, especially during closing periods or specific financial processes. Transaction Type: Certain transaction types or document types may be restricted from posting to non-leading ledgers.
    Solution: Check Ledger Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO). Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledger > Define

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