How To Fix FAGL_CLOSING_ACT218 - Valuation reset not possible in simulation run

FAGL_CLOSING_ACT218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CLOSING_ACT -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Valuation reset not possible in simulation run

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The simulation run does not generate any reverse postings. You can
delete the data from simulation runs (that is, the resulting postings
and the history) by selecting the "Delete Existing Simul. Data" checkbox
in the simulation run or by starting an update run.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_CLOSING_ACT218 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_CLOSING_ACT218, which states "Valuation reset not possible in simulation run," typically occurs during the closing activities in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the General Ledger (G/L) closing process. This error indicates that there is an issue with the valuation reset process during a simulation run, which is often part of the year-end closing activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Simulation Mode: The error occurs because the system is in simulation mode, and certain operations, such as valuation resets, cannot be executed in this mode.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the valuation reset from being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the financial closing process can lead to this error.
  Open Items: There may be open items or transactions that need to be cleared before the valuation reset can be performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Actual Run: If you are running the closing process in simulation mode, switch