How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG106 - Documents exist in company code &1 as of fiscal year &2

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: 106

• Message text: Documents exist in company code &1 as of fiscal year &2

What causes this issue?

The future leading ledger is not implemented in company code &V1&.
However, postings in the fiscal year (&V2&) relevant for the ledger
switch exist in this company code.

System Response

The switch project cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Implement the future leading ledger in all company codes in which it is
missing. To do this, use the SAP General Ledger Migration service. For
more information, see <LS>SAP Service Marketplace </>at <LS>
http://service.sap.com/GLMIG </>and SAP Library under <ZK>General Ledger
Accounting (FI-GL) </>-> <ZK>Configuring General Ledger Accounting </>->
<ZK>Migration to General Ledger Accounting </>-> <ZK>Migration
Scenarios </>-> <ZK>Migration Scenarios for Subsequent Implementation of
Functions </>-> <ZK>Subsequent Implementation of Ledgers (Scenarios 7
and 8) </>-> <ZK>Subsequent Implementation of an Additional Ledger
(Scenario 7)</>.

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_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG106 - Documents exist in company code &1 as of fiscal year &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG106 indicates that there are existing documents in a specified company code for a given fiscal year, which prevents the system from switching to the new General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This typically occurs when you are trying to activate the new G/L functionality in SAP, but there are still financial documents that have not been processed or cleared in the specified company code and fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Documents: There are financial documents (like invoices, journal entries, etc.) that exist in the specified company code for the fiscal year mentioned in the error message.
  Open Items: There may be open items in accounts that have not been cleared or processed.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the system may not be consistent with the requirements for switching to the new G/L.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Existing Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N/FBL3N/FBL5N (Vendor/Customer/GL Account Line Items) to check for existing documents in the specified company code and fiscal year.
  You can also use S_ALR_87012357 (G/L Account Balances) to get an overview of the balances and open items.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  If there are open items, you will need to clear them. This can be done through transactions like F-32 (Clear Customer), F-44 (Clear Vendor), or F-03 (Clear G/L Account).
  Ensure that all necessary postings are completed and that there are no outstanding transactions.
  
  
  
  Check for Incomplete Transactions:
  
  Review any incomplete transactions that may be causing the issue. This includes checking for any parked documents or incomplete postings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Financial Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which documents can be cleared or if there are any implications of clearing certain items, consult with your finance team or SAP FI consultant.
  
  
  
  Retry the Switch:
  
  Once you have cleared the necessary documents and ensured that there are no outstanding items, you can retry the switch to the new G/L.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: Activate New G/L
  FAGL_SWITCH: New G/L Switch
  FBL1N/FBL3N/FBL5N: Line item displays for vendors, G/L accounts, and customers.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the new G/L implementation for best practices and additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG106 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.