How To Fix FAGL_MIG402 - Postings already made in company code &1 with transaction FBCB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

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

What causes this issue?

For the migration to new General Ledger Accounting, you have already
used transaction <AB>FBCB</> in company code &V1& to post data in period
0 of fiscal year &V2& in new General Ledger Accounting.
Repeat execution of balance carryforward would overwrite the
carryforward period of the fiscal year.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_MIG402 - Postings already made in company code &1 with transaction FBCB ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG402 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 occurs during the migration process when you attempt to post balances or perform a migration that conflicts with existing postings.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Postings: The primary cause of this error is that there are already financial postings in the specified company code that have been made using the FBCB transaction. This could be due to prior migration activities or regular postings that were made after the migration process was initiated.
  Incorrect Migration Process: The migration process may not have been executed correctly, or there may have been an attempt to re-run the migration without clearing previous postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Postings: Review the postings made in the company code using transaction FBCB. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (like BSIK, BSAK, etc.) or using transaction codes like FB03 to view document details.
  Clear Existing Postings: If the existing postings are not needed, you may need to reverse or delete them. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that this action complies with your organization's policies.
  Adjust Migration Process: If the existing postings are valid and should remain, you may need to adjust your migration process. This could involve:
  
  Ensuring that the migration is only run once.
  Using a different approach for migrating balances that does not conflict with existing postings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the FAGL_MIG402 error for any specific guidance or recommendations.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction FBCB: This transaction is used for the migration of balances in the General Ledger. It is important to ensure that the migration is done correctly to avoid conflicts with existing data.
  Migration Activities: When performing migration activities, it is crucial to have a clear plan and to ensure that no other postings are made during the migration process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_MIG402 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.