How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP055 - Specify an account with which to write off the balance

FAGL_SWITCH_OP055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Specify an account with which to write off the balance

What causes this issue?

The balance of the account does not equal zero. The appropriate amount
has to be written off so that the balance of the account is zero.
This is necessary because all items posted before the date of the switch
have to be cleared.

System Response

The switch to open item management is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the balance of the account is zero; or enter an account
for writing off the balance on the selection screen.

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_OP055 - Specify an account with which to write off the balance ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP055 indicates that when trying to perform a write-off operation in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting, the system requires you to specify an account to which the balance should be written off. This error typically occurs in the context of the new General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specified account for the write-off process. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The write-off account may not be configured in the system.
  Transaction Settings: The transaction you are using may not have the necessary settings to allow for the specification of a write-off account.
  User Input: The user may have neglected to enter the required account information in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_SWITCH_OP055 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify the Write-Off Account:
  
  When prompted by the system, ensure that you enter a valid G/L account for the write-off.