How To Fix FAGL_REORGANIZATION687 - Define a residence time in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_REORGANIZATION - Reorganization

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Define a residence time in Customizing

What causes this issue?

<ZH>No</> residence time is defined in Customizing.

System Response

The system <ZH>cannot</> archive any reorganization plans.

How to fix this error?

For each reorganization plan type, define a residence time in
Customizing for the <LS>Reorganization</> in the activity
<DS:SIMG.FAGL_R_ARCHDEF_DC>Archiving: Define Residence Times</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION687 - Define a residence time in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_REORGANIZATION687 indicates that a residence time for the reorganization of line items in the General Ledger (G/L) has not been defined in the system. This is a part of the data management process in SAP, particularly for the Financial Accounting (FI) module, where it is important to manage the volume of line items efficiently.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a defined residence time for the retention of line items before they can be archived or reorganized. This is a configuration setting that helps in managing the data lifecycle and ensuring that line items are retained for a specified period before they can be deleted or archived.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a residence time in the Customizing settings of your SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Path:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Data Management -> Reorganization -> Define Residence Time.
  
  
  
  Define Residence Time:
  
  In the "Define Residence Time" section, you will need to specify the residence time for the line items. This is typically defined in terms of days or months, depending on your organization's data retention policy.
  Enter the appropriate values and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Settings:
  
  Ensure that other related settings for data management and archiving are also configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the reorganization process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on General Ledger data management and reorganization processes.
  Archiving: Understand the archiving process in SAP, as it is closely related to the reorganization of line items.
  Data Retention Policies: Review your organization's data retention policies to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_REORGANIZATION687 error and successfully define a residence time for your G/L line items.