How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP057 - Posting block on account &1 could not be removed

FAGL_SWITCH_OP057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Posting block on account &1 could not be removed

What causes this issue?

The system initiated the removal of the posting block for account &V1&.
The change to the database has not yet been executed.
This situation is not necessarily an error; delays can arise on the
database due to a heavy volume of data.

System Response

The system does not make any repostings.

How to fix this error?

Check the account and remove the posting block manually, if necessary.
Enter the repostings manually. See the log for the document numbers.

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_OP057 - Posting block on account &1 could not be removed ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP057 indicates that there is a posting block on a specific account, which prevents further postings from being made to that account. This error typically arises in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module in SAP, particularly when dealing with the new General Ledger (New GL) functionality.
  
  Cause:
  The posting block can occur for several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Account Settings: The account may be configured with specific settings that prevent postings, such as being marked as "blocked" for certain types of transactions.
  Period Closing: The posting block may be due to the financial period being closed. If the period is closed, postings to accounts in that period will be blocked.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent postings to specific accounts.
  Account Type: The account type (e.g., asset, liability, expense) may have specific rules that restrict postings.
  Custom Validations: Custom validations or user exits