How To Fix FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE049 - Certain child nodes in the original revision are not copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE - Maintenance of GCD Versions

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Certain child nodes in the original revision are not copied

What causes this issue?

If a node in the original revision is a copied node and has child nodes,
the child nodes are discarded during the copy.

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?

Create child nodes manually by copying from other nodes in the revision.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE049 - Certain child nodes in the original revision are not copied ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE049 indicates that there is an issue with the copying of certain child nodes in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) account determination or configuration. This error typically arises during the maintenance of G/L account assignments, particularly when dealing with the configuration of account determination for various financial processes.
  Cause:
  The error message "Certain child nodes in the original revision are not copied" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The original configuration may have child nodes (sub-accounts or related settings) that are not fully defined or are missing in the target configuration.
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: There may be issues with the hierarchy of accounts or nodes, where the system cannot find a corresponding child node in the target structure.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or copy certain nodes.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from copying the child nodes correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE049 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the original configuration to ensure that all child nodes are properly defined and that there are no missing entries. Make sure that the hierarchy is intact.
  
  
  Manual Copying: If the automatic copying fails, consider manually copying the child nodes from the original configuration to the target configuration.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant nodes.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the configuration data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific configuration you are working on, as there may be known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBC4 (G/L Account Determination) or OBC5 (G/L Account Maintenance) that may be involved in the configuration process.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE049 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.