How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG122 - Identical fiscal year end for variant &1 &2 in year &3

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: 122

• Message text: Identical fiscal year end for variant &1 &2 in year &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG122 - Identical fiscal year end for variant &1 &2 in year &3 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG122 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year-end settings for a specific variant in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module. This error typically arises when there are conflicting fiscal year-end settings for the same variant across different years.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined multiple fiscal year-end settings for the same variant (e.g., a specific ledger or company code) that are identical for different years.
  The system expects different fiscal year-end settings for different years, but it finds that the settings are the same, which leads to confusion in processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (Define Fiscal Year Variants).
  Review the fiscal year variant settings for the specified variant (indicated in the error message).
  Ensure that the fiscal year-end dates are correctly defined and that they differ for the years in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If you find that the fiscal year-end settings are indeed identical for the years specified in the error message, you will need to adjust them.
  Modify the fiscal year-end date for one of the years to ensure that they are not identical.
  
  
  
  Review Ledger Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the leading ledger and any non-leading ledgers to ensure consistency.
  Use transaction code OBY6 to review the ledger settings.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to execute the transaction that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Define Fiscal Year Variants
  OBY6: Define Ledgers
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG122 error and ensure that your fiscal year-end settings are correctly configured.