How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST195 - You are not posting using the ledger group of the accounting principle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 195

• Message text: You are not posting using the ledger group of the accounting principle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST195 - You are not posting using the ledger group of the accounting principle ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST195 indicates that there is an issue with the ledger group being used in a posting transaction. Specifically, it means that the posting is not being made using the correct ledger group associated with the accounting principle defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Ledger Group: The ledger group being used in the transaction does not match the ledger group defined for the accounting principle in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The accounting principle may not be properly configured to allow postings to the specified ledger group.
  Posting Period: The posting period may not be open for the ledger group being used.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified ledger group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group: Verify that the ledger group you are trying to use in your posting is the correct one for the accounting principle you are working with. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Accounting Principle Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the accounting principles (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledger > Define Ledger Groups.
  Ensure that the ledger group is correctly assigned to the accounting principle.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open for the ledger group you are trying to post to. You can do this by going to the transaction code OB52 and reviewing the settings.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the ledger group. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for posting that corresponds to the ledger group and accounting principle.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: For managing posting periods.
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  FBL1N/FBL3N: For displaying line items which can help in understanding the postings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to General Ledger Accounting and Ledger Groups for more detailed information.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.