How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG013 - Posting with ledger group &1 in year &2 is not possible

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: 013

• Message text: Posting with ledger group &1 in year &2 is not possible

What causes this issue?

A project for switching the leading ledger is active. This leads to
restrictions in ledger-specific postings.

System Response

<ZH>Before the switch</>, ledger-specific postings to the switch year
are blocked.
<ZH>After the switch</>, ledger-specific postings to the year before the
switch are blocked.

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

In the task list for the switch project, you can release certain
ledger-specific postings:
In the <LS>Release Postings with New Leading Ledger Before Switch</>
step, you can allow postings to the switch year.
In the <LS>Release Old Leading Ledger for Postings in Prior Year</>, you
can allow postings to the fiscal year prior to the switch.
In the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.FAGL_SLL_EXCEP_DC>Display Released
Posting Applications</>, you can find all posting applications that you
can release in the steps specified.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG013 - Posting with ledger group &1 in year &2 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG013 indicates that a posting to a specific ledger group in a particular fiscal year is not possible. This error typically arises in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP, where different ledger groups can be used for various reporting and accounting purposes.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Ledger Group Configuration: The ledger group specified in the error message may not be configured correctly for the fiscal year in question. This could be due to settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or the New GL settings.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year may be closed, or the posting period may be locked for the specified ledger group. This means that no further postings can be made to that ledger group for that year.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not be allowed for postings in the specified ledger group or fiscal year.
  
  
  Posting Periods: The posting period for the ledger group may not be open, or it may be restricted for certain types of transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger group in the SAP system (Transaction code: OB22 or SPRO).
  Ensure that the ledger group is properly configured for the fiscal year you are trying to post to.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year and Posting Periods:
  
  Check if the fiscal year is closed or if the posting period is open for the ledger group. You can do this using Transaction code: OB52 to view the open and closed posting periods.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it again if allowed by your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using for the posting is allowed for the specified ledger group. You can check this in the configuration settings for document types.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or if you do not have the necessary authorizations to make changes, consult with your finance or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard posting processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (Manage Posting Periods), OB22 (Define Ledger Groups), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on New GL and ledger group configurations for a better understanding of how postings are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.