How To Fix FAGL_MIG176 - Postings already made in company code &1 with transaction FBCB

FAGL_MIG176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Postings already made in company code &1 with transaction FBCB

What causes this issue?

For the migration, you have already used transaction FBCB in new General
Ledger Accounting to post data in period 0 of the current fiscal year.
Running the program could therefore lead to inconsistencies in the
database.

System Response

The program cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

First reverse all documents that you posted with transaction FBCB in the
current fiscal year. Then restart the program.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_MIG176 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_MIG176 indicates that there are already postings made in the specified company code using the transaction FBCB (which is typically used for the migration of balances in the General Ledger). This error usually arises during the migration process when you attempt to post balances or make adjustments in a company code where transactions have already been recorded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Postings: The primary cause of this error is that there are already financial postings in the specified company code for the period you are trying to migrate or adjust.
  Incorrect Migration Process: The migration process may not have been followed correctly, leading to attempts to post in a company code that has already been populated with data.
  Timing Issues: The migration might be attempted after the financial year has been closed or after certain transactions have been processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Postings: Review the postings in the specified company code to understand what