How To Fix FAGL_CLOSING_ACT209 - Account balance does not match the balance of the closing posting

FAGL_CLOSING_ACT209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CLOSING_ACT -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Account balance does not match the balance of the closing posting

What causes this issue?

The balance of account &V1& does not match the balance of the year-end
closing postings: The account has a balance of &V2&, whereas the balance
of the year-end closing postings is &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CLOSING_ACT209 - Account balance does not match the balance of the closing posting ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CLOSING_ACT209 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the account balance and the balance of the closing posting during the closing process in the General Ledger (G/L). This error typically arises during the year-end closing activities when the system checks the balances of accounts to ensure they are consistent and accurate.
  Causes:
  
  Unposted Transactions: There may be unposted transactions or documents that have not been included in the closing process.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to the account balances that were not properly reflected in the closing entries.
  Incorrect Configuration: Issues with the configuration of the closing process or the settings in the G/L accounts.
  Data Inconsistencies: Data inconsistencies due to errors in previous postings or incorrect data entry.
  Open Items: Open items in accounts that have not been cleared or settled before the closing process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Unposted Documents: Review the relevant accounts for any unposted documents or transactions that