How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG201 - Switch project does not have the required status for this step

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: 201

• Message text: Switch project does not have the required status for this step

What causes this issue?

The status of the switch project is "&V1&". You want to perform a step
for which the status of the switch project must be "&V2&".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

First carry out the missing steps of the switch project to reach the
status "&V2&". 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>Process
Flow of Switch Project</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_LDG201 - Switch project does not have the required status for this step ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_LEAD_LDG201 indicates that the switch project you are trying to execute does not have the required status for the operation you are attempting. This error typically occurs during the activation of the new General Ledger (G/L) accounting features or during the migration process to the new G/L.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Status of the Switch Project: The switch project may not be in the correct status (e.g., it might be in a "not started" or "in progress" state) to perform the operation you are attempting.
  Missing Prerequisites: Certain prerequisites or configurations may not have been completed before attempting to execute the switch.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the switch may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the operation.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that are preventing the switch from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Switch Project:
  
  Go to the transaction code SFW5 (Switch Framework) and check the status of the switch project.
  Ensure that the switch project is in the correct status (e.g., "Active" or "In Progress") for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Prerequisites:
  
  Ensure that all necessary prerequisites for the switch project have been completed. This may include configuration settings, data migration, or other preparatory steps.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the switch has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Review system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SFW5 (Switch Framework) and OBY6 (Activate New G/L).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the new G/L and the switch project to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.