How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG012 - Choose a non-leading ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG - Technical Changeover of Leading View in General Ledger (New)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Choose a non-leading ledger

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG012 - Choose a non-leading ledger ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG012, which states "Choose a non-leading ledger," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is not compatible with the leading ledger settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Incorrect Ledger Selection: The user is trying to perform a transaction or report that requires a non-leading ledger, but they have selected a leading ledger instead.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to allow the operation with the selected ledger.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed is not compatible with the leading ledger, which is often the case in certain financial postings or reporting scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Non-Leading Ledger:
  
  When prompted to choose a ledger, ensure that you select a non-leading ledger instead of the leading ledger. Non-leading ledgers are typically used for specific reporting or accounting