How To Fix FAGL_REORGANIZATION202 - Material has balances; accounts could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Material has balances; accounts could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The material has stocks, even though account determination was <ZH>not
</> successful.
The system finds <ZH>no</> accounts specified in Customizing for <LS>
Materials Management</>.

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?

In Customizing for <LS>Materials Management</>, proceed as follows:
Check account determination with the following basic data:
<LS>Business transaction</> <ZH>BSX</>
The same <DS:GLOS.3526C0D4AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>valuation class</> as
that in the material master.
The same <LS>valuation grouping code</> as that in the valuation area
(if activated)
Enter the G/L account for this business transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION202 - Material has balances; accounts could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION202 indicates that there are materials with balances that prevent the system from determining the accounts needed for the reorganization process. This error typically occurs during the execution of the reorganization of General Ledger (G/L) accounts, particularly when trying to reorganize balances in the context of the new G/L functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Material Balances: The error suggests that there are materials in the system that have existing balances. This could be due to inventory transactions that have not been cleared or posted correctly.
  Account Determination Issues: The system is unable to determine the appropriate accounts for the materials involved, which may be due to missing configuration or incorrect settings in the account determination process.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings that are still pending for the materials, which can prevent the reorganization process from completing successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Balances: Review the materials in question to identify any existing balances. You can use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to check the stock levels.
  Clear Open Transactions: Ensure that all open transactions related to the materials are cleared. This may involve posting any pending invoices, clearing any stock discrepancies, or completing any outstanding goods movements.
  Account Determination Configuration: Verify the account determination settings in the configuration. Ensure that the necessary accounts are set up correctly in the following areas:
  
  Material Ledger settings
  G/L account settings for inventory
  Valuation classes and their corresponding G/L accounts
  
  
  Run Reorganization Again: After addressing the above issues, attempt to run the reorganization process again. You can do this through transaction FAGL_REORGANIZATION.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FAGL_REORGANIZATION for reorganization, MMBE for stock overview, and MB52 for stock lists.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to G/L account reorganization and material management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully complete the reorganization process.