How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST144 - Number range &4 is used by interest programs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Number range &4 is used by interest programs

What causes this issue?

Number range &V4& is used by interest programs. You want to assign
ledger &V1& and document type &V2& to number range &V3&. However, this
number range is already used by the interest programs.

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?

Select a different number range.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST144 - Number range &4 is used by interest programs ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST144 indicates that a specific number range is being used by interest programs, which prevents the system from processing certain transactions or activities that require that number range. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with ledgers and number ranges for documents.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The number range specified (indicated by &4 in the error message) is currently assigned to interest calculation programs or other financial processes.
  There may be a conflict in the configuration where the same number range is being used for multiple purposes, leading to the system's inability to allocate numbers correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the number range object that corresponds to the error message.
  Identify which number range is being used by the interest programs and confirm its settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Assignments:
  
  If the number range is indeed being used by interest programs, consider creating a new number range for the transactions that are causing the error.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code OBAS (for number range maintenance) and creating a new number range object or modifying the existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Interest Program Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the interest programs to see if they can be adjusted to use a different number range.
  This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant financial modules (e.g., Asset Accounting, General Ledger).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or recommendations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBAS: Number Range Maintenance
  FBL1N, FBL3N, FBL5N: For displaying line items in accounts, which may help in identifying where the conflict arises.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on number ranges and interest calculation programs to understand their configurations better.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST144 error and implement a solution to resolve it.