How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST079 - G/L account &2 in company code &1 cannot be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 079

• Message text: G/L account &2 in company code &1 cannot be selected

What causes this issue?

G/L account &V2& in company code &V1& cannot be selected. This can have
the following reasons:
The G/L account is managed on an open item basis.
The G/L account is a reconciliation account for customers or vendors.
Opening balance sheet balances for such G/L accounts are built by
another report.

System Response

The selection of G/L accounts is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Select any accounts for which the described criteria do <ZH>not
</>apply. If you do not make any restrictions to specific G/L accounts,
the system automatically excludes all accounts managed on an open item
basis and reconciliation accounts for customers or vendors.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST079 - G/L account &2 in company code &1 cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST079 indicates that a specific General Ledger (G/L) account cannot be selected for a particular company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings or when trying to access certain financial reports.
  Cause:
  The error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST079 is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Account Not Defined for Company Code: The G/L account specified in the error message is not defined for the company code in question. This could happen if the account was created but not assigned to the company code.
  
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The G/L account may be of a type that is not allowed for the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Account Status: The G/L account might be blocked or inactive for the specified company code.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that prevent the account from being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST079 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Data).
  Enter the G/L account number and the company code.
  Verify that the account is correctly set up for the company code and is active.
  
  
  
  Review Account Type:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account type is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform. For example, if you are trying to post a revenue transaction, ensure the account is set up as a revenue account.
  
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is not blocked for postings. You can check this in the G/L account master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP FI configuration team to ensure that the account is properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Transaction-Specific Checks:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check the transaction settings and ensure that the G/L account is allowed for that transaction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the G/L account in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to G/L account configuration and financial postings for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST079 error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.