How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST172 - Ledger &1 is assigned to multiple accounting principles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Ledger &1 is assigned to multiple accounting principles

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST172 - Ledger &1 is assigned to multiple accounting principles ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST172 indicates that a specific ledger (denoted by &1) is assigned to multiple accounting principles, which is not allowed in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP, where each ledger can only be associated with one accounting principle.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The ledger has been assigned to more than one accounting principle in the configuration settings.
  Configuration Error: There may have been an error during the configuration of the ledgers and accounting principles in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from an older version of SAP or from another system, it may have led to incorrect assignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that each ledger is assigned to only one accounting principle. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Ledger Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger -> Master Data -> Ledger -> Define Ledgers).
  Review the assignments of the ledger in question to see which accounting principles it is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If the ledger is indeed assigned to multiple accounting principles, you will need to modify the assignments.
  Decide which accounting principle the ledger should be associated with and remove the other assignments.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Accounting Principles: In SAP, accounting principles define the rules and guidelines for financial reporting. Common examples include IFRS and GAAP.
  Ledgers in New GL: The New General Ledger allows for multiple ledgers to be maintained in parallel, which can be useful for reporting under different accounting standards.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 for ledger configuration and FAGL3 for viewing ledger balances.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.