How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST160 - Ledger group &1 can no longer be changed

FAGL_LEDGER_CUST160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Ledger group &1 can no longer be changed

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change ledger group &V1&. However, there are already
accounting documents that use this ledger group.

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?

Create a new ledger group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_CUST160 - Ledger group &1 can no longer be changed ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST160 indicates that a specific ledger group (denoted by &1) can no longer be changed. This typically occurs in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module in SAP, particularly when dealing with ledger groups in the New General Ledger (New G/L) functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Ledger Group: The ledger group may be locked for changes due to various reasons, such as being used in a closed fiscal period or being part of a configuration that restricts changes.
  Posting Period Status: If the posting period for the ledger group is closed, it may prevent any changes to the ledger group settings.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to ledger groups once they have been defined and used in transactions.
  Data Consistency: The system may prevent changes to ensure data consistency and integrity, especially if the ledger group has been used in financial postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Periods: