How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST163 - Representative ledger &1 is not valid in fiscal year &3 (ledger group &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Representative ledger &1 is not valid in fiscal year &3 (ledger group &2)

What causes this issue?

In ledger group &V2&, ledger &V1& is used as the representative ledger.
However, ledger &V1& is not valid in fiscal year &V3&. Either this
ledger has not yet been activated in fiscal year &V3& or it has already
been deactivated.

System Response

Once <DS:GLOS.6EBFCA43C72AC54294B8C18D2C931FFD>representative ledger</>
&V1& is deactivated, you cannot make postings to ledger group &V2& as of
the fiscal year of the deactivation.
Note that deactivating a representative ledger automatically causes the
ledger group to be deactivated for the same period.

How to fix this error?

Use a ledger group with a valid representative ledger.

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_CUST163 - Representative ledger &1 is not valid in fiscal year &3 (ledger group &2) ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST163 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a representative ledger in the context of a specific fiscal year and ledger group. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Ledger Configuration: The representative ledger specified in the error message is not valid for the given fiscal year and ledger group. This could be due to:
  
  The ledger not being activated for the specified fiscal year.
  The ledger not being assigned to the ledger group in the configuration.
  The fiscal year being closed or not properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings or data entries related to the ledger, fiscal year, or ledger group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledgers in SAP (Transaction Code: OB22 or SPRO).
  Verify that the representative ledger is correctly defined and activated for the fiscal year in question.
  Ensure that the ledger is assigned to the correct ledger group.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings to ensure that the fiscal year is open and properly configured.
  Ensure that the fiscal year is not closed for posting.
  
  
  
  Validate Ledger Group Assignments:
  
  Confirm that the ledger group is correctly set up and that the representative ledger is included in that group.
  You can check this in the configuration under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > Ledgers > Define Ledgers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ledger configuration and fiscal year settings for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB22: Define Ledgers
  SPRO: Access to SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  FAGL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  FAGLB03: Display G/L Account Balances
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify ledger configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST163 error and ensure that your representative ledger is correctly configured for the specified fiscal year and ledger group.