How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST106 - Several average balance ledgers use an identical ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Several average balance ledgers use an identical ledger

What causes this issue?

More than one average balance ledger uses the same ledger as its basis.
This is <ZH>not</> permitted.

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?

Use a separate update ledger as the basis for each average balance
ledger.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST106 - Several average balance ledgers use an identical ledger ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST106 indicates that there are multiple average balance ledgers configured in the system that are using the same ledger. This situation can lead to inconsistencies and confusion in financial reporting, as average balance ledgers are typically used to calculate average balances for different purposes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined multiple average balance ledgers in the system.
  These ledgers are configured to use the same underlying ledger, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Average Balance Ledgers:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for average balance ledgers in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> Ledgers -> Define Average Balance Ledgers.
  
  
  
  Review the Configuration:
  
  Check the list of average balance ledgers and identify which ones are using the same underlying ledger.
  Make a note of the ledgers that are causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Modify the Configuration:
  
  You will need to either:
  
  Change the configuration of one or more of the average balance ledgers to use a different underlying ledger.
  Remove or deactivate one of the conflicting average balance ledgers if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error message no longer appears and that the average balance calculations are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to ensure that other users are aware of the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FAGL_LEDGER (for ledger management), and others that may be useful in managing financial ledgers.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message, as SAP frequently releases updates that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to ledger configurations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST106 error and ensure that your average balance ledgers are correctly configured.