How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP059 - Balances of the ledgers differ (&1); Analysis: see long text

FAGL_SWITCH_OP059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Balances of the ledgers differ (&1); Analysis: see long text

What causes this issue?

The balances in the ledgers can differ from one another if the postings
to specific ledger groups have been made to the account.
Consequently, the balance of the account cannot be cleared independently
of the ledgers. However, the balance of the account needs to be cleared
independently of the ledgers so that any items existing prior to the
date of the switch can be cleared.

System Response

It is not possible to activate ordinary open item management.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP059 - Balances of the ledgers differ (&1); Analysis: see long text ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP059 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the balances of the ledgers in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error typically arises during the process of switching from a classic G/L to a new G/L or when performing certain operations that require consistency between the ledgers.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Balances: The primary cause of this error is that the balances in the different ledgers (such as the leading ledger and non-leading ledgers) do not match. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect postings in one of the ledgers.
  Missing or incomplete data during the migration process.
  Manual adjustments that were not reflected across all ledgers.
  Data corruption or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to discrepancies in how balances are calculated or reported.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_SWITCH_OP059 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Analyze the Balances:
  
  Use transaction codes like FAGLBALN or FBL3N to