How To Fix FAGL_MIG155 - Different ChtAccts in general ledger (&1) and FI-SL source ledger (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Different ChtAccts in general ledger (&1) and FI-SL source ledger (&2)

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing settings for the source ledger in Special Purpose
Ledger (FI-SL) , you have entered a different chart of accounts to that
stored in General Ledger Accounting.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose an appropriate source ledger that is based on the same chart of
accounts that you use in General Ledger Accounting.

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_MIG155 - Different ChtAccts in general ledger (&1) and FI-SL source ledger (&2) ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG155 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the chart of accounts (ChtAccts) used in the General Ledger (G/L) and the one used in the Financial Statement Version (FI-SL) source ledger. This error typically arises during the migration process or when trying to reconcile data between different ledgers.
  Cause:
  
  Different Chart of Accounts: The primary cause of this error is that the General Ledger and the FI-SL source ledger are configured to use different charts of accounts. This can happen if the ledgers were set up independently or if there were changes made to one of the ledgers without corresponding updates to the other.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the mapping between the ledgers is not correctly defined.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from one system to another, inconsistencies in the chart of accounts can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for both the General Ledger and the FI-SL source ledger. Ensure that they are using the same chart of accounts.
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check the chart of accounts assigned to both ledgers.
  If they are different, you may need to align them by either changing the chart of accounts for one of the ledgers or creating a mapping strategy.
  
  
  
  Adjust Mapping: If the ledgers must use different charts of accounts due to business requirements, you may need to create a mapping table that defines how accounts in one chart correspond to accounts in the other.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any other discrepancies that may exist between the ledgers. This can help in identifying additional issues that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that data integrity is maintained across both ledgers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for G/L account settings) or OBY1 (for defining the chart of accounts) to check and modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to FAGL_MIG155.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is part of a larger migration project.
  
  By addressing the discrepancies in the chart of accounts and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_MIG155 error.