How To Fix FAGL_POSTING021 - Not possible to activate open items with clearing specific to ledger grps

FAGL_POSTING021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Not possible to activate open items with clearing specific to ledger grps

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FAGL_POSTING021 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_POSTING021 indicates that there is an issue with activating open items for a specific ledger group in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or configuration issues related to the open item management settings for the ledger groups.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The ledger group may not be properly configured to allow for open item management. This can happen if the settings for the ledger group do not align with the requirements for open item accounting.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the settings of the company code and the ledger group, particularly regarding open item management.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the specific ledger group, preventing the activation of open items.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be existing data that conflicts with the open item management settings, such as prior postings that do not comply with the