How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP018 - Balance of ledger &1 differs from the account balance

FAGL_SWITCH_OP018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Balance of ledger &1 differs from the account balance

What causes this issue?

The balance of the account (in the company code) is determined from the
line item table by totaling the update currency. The balance of the
account is determined for each ledger on the basis of the ledger table.

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?

If there are <ZH>no</> postings specific to ledger groups, however,
these amounts should be identical. If the amounts are not identical,
there is a data inconsistency. In this case, create a customer message.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_SWITCH_OP018 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP018 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the balance of a ledger and the balance of the corresponding account. This error typically arises during the process of switching to the new General Ledger (G/L) accounting or during the execution of certain financial operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is data inconsistency between the balances in the ledger and the balances in the accounts. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect postings or adjustments made in the accounts.
  Missing or incomplete data during the migration to the new G/L.
  Manual adjustments that were not reflected in the ledger.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the G/L settings that lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Open Items: If there are open items in the account that have not been cleared, this can also lead to balance differences.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reconcile Balances: 
  
  Check the balances in the ledger and the account. Use transaction codes like