How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST505 - Day ledger &1 has a different posting period variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Day ledger &1 has a different posting period variant

What causes this issue?

You want to activate the <LS>Manage Posting Period Variant for Company
Code/Ledger</> field for the company code in the global company code
parameters.
However, a different posting period variant has been defined for ledger
&V1&.
The selected ledger is a day ledger. You cannot specify a different
posting period variant for a day ledger. The system always uses the
variant of the representative ledger.
For this reason, it is <ZH>not</> possible in this special case to
specify posting periods that differ from those specified for the
representative ledger. No entry can be made in the <LS>Posting Period
Variant</> field.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, choose <LS>Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting
Global Settings -> Ledgers -> Ledger -> </><DS:SIMG.V_FAGL_T882G_DC>
Define and Activate Non-Leading Ledgers</>.
Delete the entry in the <LS>Posting Period Variant</> field before
activating the global company code parameter <LS>Manage Posting Period
Variant for Company Code/Ledger</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST505 - Day ledger &1 has a different posting period variant ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST505 indicates that there is a mismatch between the posting period variant assigned to the ledger and the posting period variant of the company code or the document being processed. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction to a ledger that has a different posting period variant than the one defined for the company code or the document.
  Cause:
  
  Different Posting Period Variants: The ledger you are trying to post to has a different posting period variant than the one assigned to the company code or the document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the posting period variants are not aligned correctly between the ledger and the company code.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the posting period variant of the ledger.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 to check the posting period variants assigned to your company code and ledger.
  Ensure that the posting period variant for the ledger matches the one assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the configuration in the SAP system to ensure that the posting period variants are aligned.
  You can change the posting period variant for the ledger or the company code as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check the document type being used for the transaction. Ensure that it is compatible with the posting period variant of the ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, it is advisable to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: To view and maintain posting period variants.
  OB52: To maintain open and closed posting periods.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring ledgers and posting period variants.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that postings can be made successfully.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST505 error and ensure that your postings are processed correctly.