How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP054 - Balance on account &1 is not zero

FAGL_SWITCH_OP054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Balance on account &1 is not zero

What causes this issue?

After the system made postings to attain a zero balance on the account,
the system set a posting block.
It is possible that another process posted to the account between the
clearing of the balance and when the posting block was set, causing the
balance to be other than zero.

System Response

The system is prevented from clearing the items on the account. This
does not cause inconsistencies. However, as the program continues to
run, it later issues an error message, stating that there are open items
on the account.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the switch to open item management only occurs when no other
processes in the system make postings.

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_OP054 - Balance on account &1 is not zero ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP054 indicates that there is a balance on a specific account that is not zero, which is preventing certain operations from being completed. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the General Ledger (G/L) accounts in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Items: There may be open items in the account that have not been cleared. This can happen if invoices, payments, or other transactions are still pending.
  Incorrect Configuration: The account may be configured in a way that does not allow for certain operations unless the balance is zero.
  Pending Transactions: There could be transactions that have been posted but not yet cleared or reversed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or postings may have been made incorrectly, leading to a non-zero balance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Items: Check the account for any open items. You can do this by using transaction codes like FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display)