How To Fix FAGL_POSTING004 - Acct &1/&2 is tax-relevant; not permitted for clearing spec. to ldgr grps

FAGL_POSTING004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Acct &1/&2 is tax-relevant; not permitted for clearing spec. to ldgr grps

What causes this issue?

Neither tax accounts nor tax-relevant accounts can use open item
management specific to ledger groups. Consequently, clearing specific to
ledger groups is not permitted here.

System Response

You cannot set the <DS:DE.XLGCLR>Clearing Specific to Ledger Groups</>
indicator here.

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.

FAGL_POSTING004 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_POSTING004 indicates that you are trying to post a transaction that involves a tax-relevant account, but the transaction is not permitted for clearing specifications related to ledger groups. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings in SAP, particularly when dealing with General Ledger (G/L) accounts that are configured to handle tax.
  
  Cause:
  
  Tax-Relevant Account: The account you are trying to post to is marked as tax-relevant. This means that it is set up to handle tax calculations and reporting.
  Clearing Specification: The clearing specification you are using is not compatible with tax-relevant accounts. Certain clearing specifications may not allow postings to tax-relevant accounts due to regulatory or system configuration reasons.
  Ledger Group Configuration: The ledger group settings may restrict postings to tax-relevant accounts under certain conditions, such as when clearing accounts are involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Configuration: Verify the configuration of the account in question. Ensure that it is