How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST020 - Define your general ledgers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Define your general ledgers

What causes this issue?

You have activated General Ledger Accounting, but your
general ledgers are not
yet defined.

System Response

The system terminates processing of the posting because the posting
cannot be made to a ledger.

How to fix this error?

Define your general ledgers.

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_LEDGER_CUST020 - Define your general ledgers ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST020, which states "Define your general ledgers," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the general ledgers in the context of the new General Ledger Accounting (G/L) functionality. This error is often encountered during the configuration of the new G/L or when trying to execute transactions that require specific ledger settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The general ledgers have not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration steps for the new G/L have not been completed.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration of the ledgers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or define the general ledgers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST020 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define General Ledgers:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Financial Accounting (New) ? General Ledger Accounting (New) ? Ledgers ? Define Ledgers.
  Here, you can define the required ledgers. Ensure that you have at least one leading ledger and any additional non-leading ledgers as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration:
  
  Review the existing ledger configurations to ensure they are set up correctly. Make sure that the ledger you are trying to use is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify ledger settings. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring general ledgers in the new G/L.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by executing the transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining ledgers) and OB37 (for assigning ledgers to company codes) to manage ledger settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST020 error and ensure that your general ledgers are properly defined in the SAP system.