How To Fix FAGL_POST_SERVICE018 - Function not permitted for leading ledger

FAGL_POST_SERVICE018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_POST_SERVICE - Messages for Package FAGL_POSTING_SERVICES

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Function not permitted for leading ledger

What causes this issue?

You have to perform this function for all ledgers with the exception of
the leading ledger. You must <ZH>not</> make this setting for the
leading ledger.

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?

For the leading ledger, you define the document types and the assigned
number ranges in Customizing under <LS>Define Document Types (of Entry
View)</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_POST_SERVICE018 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_POST_SERVICE018 indicates that a function is not permitted for the leading ledger in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is not allowed for the leading ledger, which is the primary ledger used for financial reporting in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The leading ledger may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Posting Restrictions: Certain types of postings or transactions may be restricted for the leading ledger due to company policy or system settings.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed may not be allowed for the leading ledger, such as certain adjustments or corrections.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the leading ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the leading ledger in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the