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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP018 - Balance of ledger &1 differs from the account balance ?

  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 FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) and FAGLBALN (G/L Account Balance Display) to compare the balances.
  Identify any discrepancies and investigate the source of the differences.
  
  
  
  Adjust Postings: 
  
  If you find incorrect postings, you may need to reverse or adjust them to ensure that the balances match.
  Ensure that all necessary adjustments are reflected in both the ledger and the account.
  
  
  
  Check Migration Data: 
  
  If the error occurred during a migration process, review the migration data for completeness and accuracy.
  Use transaction FAGL_MIGRATION to check for any migration issues.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items: 
  
  If there are open items causing the discrepancy, ensure that they are cleared appropriately.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: 
  
  Use transaction FAGL_CHECK to run consistency checks on the G/L accounts and identify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FAGLBALN: G/L Account Balance Display
  FAGL_MIGRATION: Migration to New G/L
  FAGL_CHECK: Consistency Check for G/L Accounts
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and guides related to the new G/L accounting and migration processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FAGL_SWITCH_OP018 error effectively.