How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST008 - Ledger &1 posted in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Ledger &1 posted in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST008 - Ledger &1 posted in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST008 typically indicates that there is an issue with the ledger configuration in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error occurs when there is an attempt to post to a ledger that is not allowed for the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Configuration: The ledger specified in the error message is not configured for the company code in question. This could be due to the ledger not being assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed for the specified ledger, preventing any further postings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified ledger for the company code.
  Incorrect Ledger Assignment: The ledger being used in the transaction may not be the correct one for the type of posting being attempted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Define Ledgers.
  Ensure that the ledger in question is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the ledger. You can do this by navigating to Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Open/Close Posting Periods.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in an open period.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations for the ledger and company code. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Make sure that the transaction type being used is compatible with the ledger. Some ledgers may only allow certain types of postings (e.g., only actual postings, not plan postings).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  OB52: For managing posting periods.
  FS00: For G/L account master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST008 error in SAP.