How To Fix FAGL_POST_SERVICE051 - Ledger-specific postings cannot be tax-relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_POST_SERVICE - Messages for Package FAGL_POSTING_SERVICES

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Ledger-specific postings cannot be tax-relevant

What causes this issue?

No tax codes may be entered for a ledger-specific posting.

System Response

The tax code entered is deleted. In the case of a ledger-specific
postings, the system does not consider the tax category of the G/L
account.

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_POST_SERVICE051 - Ledger-specific postings cannot be tax-relevant ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_POST_SERVICE051 indicates that there is an issue with ledger-specific postings that cannot be considered tax-relevant. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings in the General Ledger (G/L) when the system detects that the transaction being processed does not meet the criteria for tax relevance in the specified ledger.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Configuration: The ledger in question may not be configured to allow tax-relevant postings. This can happen if the ledger is set up for specific purposes that do not require tax calculations.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being posted may not be allowed to be tax-relevant in the context of the specific ledger.
  Tax Code: The tax code used in the posting may not be valid for the ledger or may not be applicable to the type of transaction.
  Document Type: The document type used for the posting may not support tax-relevant postings in the specified ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Ledger