How To Fix FAGL_DB006 - Invalid selection when reading balances in classic Gen. Ledger Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_DB - Messages for Package FAGL_DB_PERSISTENCY

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Invalid selection when reading balances in classic Gen. Ledger Accounting

What causes this issue?

Read access to the balances of the classic General Ledger can only be
granted to selection conditions for fields in the table for classic
General Ledger Accounting (GLT0).

System Response

No balances are read.

How to fix this error?

Check the selection parameters when starting the transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

If new General Ledger Accounting is active in your system, check whether
the <ZK>Read Classic General Ledger (GLT0)</>
setting has been selected in
<DS:SIMG.V_FAGL_ACTIVECCL>Customizing</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_DB006 - Invalid selection when reading balances in classic Gen. Ledger Accounting ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_DB006, which states "Invalid selection when reading balances in classic General Ledger Accounting," typically occurs when there is an issue with the selection criteria used to retrieve balance data in the classic General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect parameters, missing data, or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection criteria specified in the report or transaction may not be valid. This could include incorrect fiscal year, company code, or account range.
  Missing Data: The balances for the specified selection criteria may not exist in the database, leading to an invalid selection.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the G/L accounts or the underlying data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data being requested.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete postings or errors during data migration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used in the transaction or report. Ensure that the fiscal year, company code, and account ranges are correctly specified.
  Verify Data Availability: Check if the balances exist for the specified criteria. You can do this by running a different report or transaction to see if the data is available.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the G/L accounts and related configurations are set up correctly. This may involve checking the account settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  Data Consistency Check: If there are data consistency issues, consider running a data consistency check or using transaction codes like FAGLL03 to analyze the balances and identify any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FAGLBALN (Balance Display), FAGLL03 (Display G/L Account Line Items), and FAGL_FC (G/L Account Balances).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to FAGL_DB006. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help files related to General Ledger Accounting for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.