How To Fix FAGL_MIG121 - Posting period &1 &2 is still open for company code &3, account type &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_MIG - Migration to New General Ledger Accounting

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Posting period &1 &2 is still open for company code &3, account type &4

What causes this issue?

Not all posting periods in the fiscal year preceding the migration date
are closed.

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?

When you create the worklist of open items to be migrated, ensure that
no more items are cleared in the old fiscal year or that clearing
postings from the old fiscal year are reset. For this reason, close the
posting periods for the fiscal years preceding the migration date by
using the generic account type '+'.
INCLUDE CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_MIG121 - Posting period &1 &2 is still open for company code &3, account type &4 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG121 indicates that there is an issue with the posting period being open for a specific company code and account type during a migration or posting process. This error typically arises during the migration to the New General Ledger (New GL) or when trying to post transactions in a period that is still open for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Open Posting Period: The specified posting period is still open for the company code and account type mentioned in the error message. This means that transactions can still be posted to that period, which may conflict with the migration process.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the posting periods may not be set correctly, allowing postings in periods that should be closed.
  Migration Process: The migration process may require that certain periods be closed to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Close the Posting Period:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Check the settings for the relevant company code and account type.
  If the period should be closed, adjust the settings to close it for the relevant account types.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the migration settings are correctly configured to handle open periods.
  If necessary, consult the migration documentation or SAP notes related to the New GL migration.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Items:
  
  Review any open items or transactions that may be causing the period to remain open.
  If there are legitimate reasons for keeping the period open, consider whether the migration can proceed with the current settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the migration or posting can proceed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (to check for open items)
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display (to check for open items)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on New GL migration and posting periods.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_MIG121 error and proceed with your posting or migration activities.