How To Fix FAGL_CLOSING_ACT220 - The ECS posting infrastructure has not been configured completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_CLOSING_ACT -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: The ECS posting infrastructure has not been configured completely

What causes this issue?

The foreign currency valuation uses the ECS posting infrastructure to
make postings and intercept possible errors. Incorrect postings can be
postprocessed and posted in ECS.

System Response

Error.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the ECS posting infrastructure is configured for
Financial Accounting. The following business functions also need to be
active:
FIN_GL_ERR_CORR
FIN_GL_ERR_CORR_SUSP

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_CLOSING_ACT220 - The ECS posting infrastructure has not been configured completely ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_CLOSING_ACT220 indicates that the ECS (Electronic Cash Settlement) posting infrastructure has not been configured completely. This error typically arises during the closing activities in the financial accounting module, particularly when dealing with the closing of periods or executing specific financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The ECS posting infrastructure may not be fully set up in the system. This could involve missing settings in the configuration of the financial accounting module or the ECS itself.
  
  
  Missing Authorization: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access or execute ECS-related functions.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: There may be issues with the master data related to ECS, such as incorrect account assignments or missing entries.
  
  
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes to the system may have affected the ECS configuration, leading to incomplete settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_CLOSING_ACT220 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant sections for ECS configuration.
  Ensure that all necessary settings for ECS are completed, including the configuration of the relevant accounts, document types, and posting rules.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform ECS-related transactions. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to ECS, including vendor/customer accounts and any relevant financial documents. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ECS and the specific error message. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the closing activities to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system's configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining the ECS settings) and FAGL_FC_LOC (for financial closing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ECS and the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on ECS and financial closing processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FAGL_CLOSING_ACT220 error in your SAP system.