FAGL_POSTING003 - Clearing specific to ledger groups not permitted for reconciliation accts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_POSTING - Messages for FAGL_POSTING EhP3 Relating to New Functions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Clearing specific to ledger groups not permitted for reconciliation accts

What causes this issue?

Clearing specific to ledger groups is not permitted for reconciliation
accounts because postings specific to ledger groups cannot be made to
reconciliation accounts.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_POSTING003 - Clearing specific to ledger groups not permitted for reconciliation accts ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_POSTING003 indicates that a posting attempt is being made to a reconciliation account that is not allowed for the specified ledger group. This typically occurs in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module when dealing with reconciliation accounts for sub-ledgers (like Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable).
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Group Configuration: The ledger group associated with the posting does not allow postings to the specified reconciliation account. This can happen if the reconciliation account is not configured to be used with the ledger group in question.
  Account Type: The account being posted to may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may not be a reconciliation account.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed or restricted for the ledger group.
  Document Type: The document type used for the posting may not be allowed for the reconciliation account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger group in transaction code OB22 (or through the appropriate path in SPRO).
  Ensure that the reconciliation account is included in the allowed accounts for the specific ledger group.
  
  
  
  Review Account Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the reconciliation account in transaction code FS00.
  Ensure that the account is set up as a reconciliation account and is assigned to the correct account type.
  
  
  
  Posting Period:
  
  Verify that the posting period is open for the ledger group. You can check this in transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used for the posting is allowed for the reconciliation account. This can be checked in the configuration settings for document types.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OB22: Define Ledger Groups
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to G/L accounting and reconciliation accounts for more detailed information on configuration and usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_POSTING003 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.