How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG120 - Period end &1 in variant &2 differs from &3 variant &4

FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Period end &1 in variant &2 differs from &3 variant &4

What causes this issue?

The period definition of the ledgers to be switched must match during
the course of the switch project.

System Response

The project cannot be activated or continued with the existing
parameters.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the defined posting periods for the ledgers to be
switched are the same during the switch. Use shortened fiscal years for
this if necessary. For more information, see SAP Library under <LS>
General Ledger Accounting (FI-GL) </>-> <LS>Configuring General Ledger
Accounting </>-> <LS>Parallel Accounting </>-> <LS>Portrayal Using
Parallel Ledgers </>-> <LS>Change in Leading Valuation </>-> <LS>
Preparation Phase </>-> <LS>Check Prerequisites for Project Start</>.

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.

FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG120 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG120 typically occurs during the period-end closing process in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the variants used for the period-end closing process.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG120 is triggered when the system detects that the period-end closing variant specified in the configuration does not match the expected variant for the period being processed. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The closing variants for different periods may not be aligned or properly configured.
  User Error: A user may have selected the wrong variant for the period-end closing process.
  Changes in Variants: If variants were modified or deleted after they were initially set up, it could lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variants: Verify the closing variants configured in the system for the period-end closing process. Ensure that the variants for