How To Fix FAGL_MIG131 - Postings cannot be made to ledger &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Postings cannot be made to ledger &1

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>Ledger Posting Allowed</> indicator is <ZH>not </>set for the
ledger.

System Response

The ledger is <ZH>not </>appropriate as a source ledger for the
migration. Assignment to the migration plan is <ZH>not </>possible.

How to fix this error?

To select the appropriate ledgers, use the input help. The source ledger
must fulfill at least the following criteria:
Capable of being posted to
Use of line items
Debit/credit
Creation of balance carryforward

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_MIG131 - Postings cannot be made to ledger &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG131, which states "Postings cannot be made to ledger &1," typically occurs during the migration process to the new General Ledger (G/L) accounting in SAP. This error indicates that postings are being attempted to a ledger that is not configured to allow postings, or that the ledger is in a state that does not permit further postings.
  Causes:
  
  Ledger Configuration: The ledger specified in the error message may not be set up to allow postings. This can happen if the ledger is marked as "not open" for the relevant period.
  Period Closing: The posting period for the ledger may be closed, preventing any further postings.
  Migration Settings: During the migration to the new G/L, certain settings may not have been correctly configured, leading to restrictions on postings.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the posting may not be allowed for the specified ledger.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in transaction code OB22 or SPRO and ensure that the ledger is set to allow postings.
  Verify that the ledger is active and configured correctly for the company code.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Check the posting period settings in transaction code OB52 to ensure that the period for the ledger is open for posting.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow the posting.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Settings:
  
  If you are in the process of migrating to the new G/L, review the migration settings and ensure that all necessary configurations have been completed.
  Check if the migration process has been completed successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Document Type Check:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used for the posting is allowed for the specified ledger. You can check this in the configuration settings for document types.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox:
  
  If possible, replicate the issue in a sandbox environment to test different configurations and settings without affecting the production system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like OB22 (for ledger configuration), OB52 (for posting period settings), and SPRO (for configuration settings).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on G/L migration and ledger settings.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_MIG131 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.