How To Fix FAGL_EMU017 - CoCode &1: Shifts exist on non-balancing units

FAGL_EMU017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_EMU - Messages for Euro Conversion in New Gen. Ledger Accounting

• Message number: 017

• Message text: CoCode &1: Shifts exist on non-balancing units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_EMU017 - CoCode &1: Shifts exist on non-balancing units ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_EMU017 indicates that there are shifts (or postings) in non-balancing units for a specific company code (CoCode) in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This typically occurs in the environment of parallel accounting or when using multiple ledgers, where the system expects that all postings should balance across the defined units.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There are postings made to different ledgers or accounts that do not balance out.
  The configuration for the company code does not allow for non-balancing units, or the settings for parallel accounting are not correctly defined.
  There may be a mismatch in the currency settings or the accounting principles being applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_EMU017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Postings: Review the postings made to the affected company code. Ensure that all entries are balanced and that there are no discrepancies between the different ledgers.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings