How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG131 - Ledger-specific documents already exist in &2 in company code &1

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: 131

• Message text: Ledger-specific documents already exist in &2 in company code &1

What causes this issue?

Switching the leading ledger causes a change to the ledger-specific
postings affected by the switch. Therefore, before the switch, there
must not be any ledger-specific documents with the old settings in the
fiscal year as of which the switch is to be carried out.

System Response

The project cannot be started or continued.

How to fix this error?

Check the existing documents and reverse these, particularly if the
postings have led to incorrectly updated costs relating to future
reporting.
If you found that the postings did not lead to incorrectly updated
costs, you can change the type of this message from "Error" to "W
arning". To do this, go to Customizing and choose <LS>Financial
Accounting</> -> <LS>Financial Accounting Global Settings</> -> <LS>
Tools</> -> <LS>Change Message Control</>. You can find the work area
and message number in the technical information for this message. The
project can then still be started or continued even though documents
exist.

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_LDG131 - Ledger-specific documents already exist in &2 in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG131 indicates that there are already ledger-specific documents present in the specified ledger for the given company code. This typically occurs when you are trying to switch to a new ledger or activate a new ledger feature, but the system detects that there are existing documents that conflict with this action.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Ledger-Specific Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are already documents in the specified ledger that are specific to the company code. This can happen if you have already posted transactions to that ledger.
  Inconsistent Configuration: The configuration settings for the ledgers may not be consistent, leading to conflicts when trying to switch or activate a new ledger.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or from a previous version of SAP, there may be legacy data that is causing this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Documents: Review the existing ledger-specific documents in the specified ledger and company code. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FAGLB03 (Display G/L Account Line Items).
  Delete or Adjust Documents: If the existing documents are not needed, you may consider reversing or deleting them. However, be cautious with this approach as it may affect financial reporting and compliance.
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the configuration for the ledgers is set up correctly. Check the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the General Ledger (G/L) settings.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FAGL_SWITCH: For switching ledgers.
  FAGL3: For displaying ledger-specific documents.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to General Ledger accounting and ledger management for best practices and guidelines.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without impacting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG131 error and implement a suitable solution.