How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST174 - Acct &1 is not assigned to any accounting principle for posting date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Acct &1 is not assigned to any accounting principle for posting date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST174 - Acct &1 is not assigned to any accounting principle for posting date &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST174 indicates that a specific account (denoted by &1) is not assigned to any accounting principle for the specified posting date (denoted by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and General Ledger (G/L) accounting when trying to post a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The account in question has not been assigned to any accounting principle in the system for the specified posting date.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the accounting principles may not be set up correctly, or the account may not be included in the relevant accounting principle.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date may fall outside the valid range for the accounting principle or the account assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration path) to check the assignment of accounts to accounting principles.
  Ensure that the account in question is assigned to the correct accounting principle for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Accounting Principles:
  
  Use transaction code OB58 to review the accounting principles and ensure that the account is included in the relevant accounting principle.
  If necessary, add the account to the appropriate accounting principle.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Date:
  
  Check the posting date of the transaction. Ensure that it falls within the valid range for the accounting principle and that the account is active for that date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant to ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try posting the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for assigning accounts to accounting principles.
  OB58: Configuration for defining accounting principles.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account assignments and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting for further assistance.