How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST193 - The P system already contains documents (in ledger or reference ledger)

FAGL_LEDGER_CUST193 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 193

• Message text: The P system already contains documents (in ledger or reference ledger)

What causes this issue?

Documents already exist in the P system

System Response

Unfortunately, you are now longer able to create or change any ledgers
since this could result in inconsistencies for subsequent processes.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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_CUST193 - The P system already contains documents (in ledger or reference ledger) ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST193 indicates that there are already existing documents in the specified ledger or reference ledger in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires the ledger to be empty or when you are attempting to make changes to a ledger that already has posted documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are already financial documents posted in the ledger or reference ledger you are trying to modify or delete.
  Configuration Changes: You may be trying to change the configuration of a ledger that has already been used for posting transactions.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating data or performing a system upgrade, existing documents may conflict with the changes you are trying to implement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Documents: Review the ledger to identify any existing documents. You can use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL3N (G/L Account