FAGL_POST_SERVICE050 - Document number for general ledger document could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_POST_SERVICE - Messages for Package FAGL_POSTING_SERVICES

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Document number for general ledger document could not be determined

What causes this issue?

Ledger &V1& in company code &V2& has a different fiscal year variant to
that of the leading ledger in company code &V2&. For this reason, a
separate document number must be issued for the document in the general
ledger view. The system has determined number range &V3& for this. For
fiscal year &V4&, however, no number range interval has been assigned
yet to number range &V3& for number range object 'FAGL_DOCNR'.

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?

Assign a number range interval to the number range.
You do this in Customizing under <DS:SIMG.FAGL_DOCNR_DC>Define Document
Number Ranges for General Ledger View</>.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_POST_SERVICE050 - Document number for general ledger document could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_POST_SERVICE050 indicates that the system was unable to determine a document number for a general ledger document during a posting process. This error typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with the new General Ledger (G/L) accounting functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Number Range: The document number range for the specific company code or document type may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the G/L account or the document type settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post documents in the specified company code or document type.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system errors or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the document number from being generated.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the posting logic, they may interfere with the standard document number assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO and check the number range object for the document type you are using (e.g., F_BKPF for accounting documents).
  Ensure that the number range is defined and that there are available numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the G/L account and document type in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to the company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post documents in the relevant company code and document type.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for any authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Look for any system messages or logs that might indicate a temporary issue. You can check transaction SM21 for system logs or ST22 for dumps.
  If necessary, restart the relevant background jobs or processes.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that affect the posting process, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  Consult with your ABAP team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry)
  FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display)
  OBD4 (Define Document Types)
  OBAS (Define Number Ranges for Document Types)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for General Ledger accounting to understand the configuration and posting processes better.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.