How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP070 - Balance of ledger &1, company code &2 is not zero; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Balance of ledger &1, company code &2 is not zero; see long text

What causes this issue?

Prior to the switch to open item management, the system performed
transfer postings that set the balance to zero for each ledger,
currency, and account assignment. Although the written-off amounts are
posted back again, they are nevertheless posted back to the default
account assignments that were previously entered on the selection
screen. The check explicitly excludes these account assignments.
Consequently, the balances on all other account assignments need to be
cleared.

System Response

This is not necessarily an error because it is possible that, within the
posting interface, processes are run that derive, supplement, or change
the account assignments. (An example of such a process would be
derivation rules.)
The switch to open item management for the account has already been made
for this point in time. The system only performs closing checks.

How to fix this error?

Check the account (balances, open items, clearing).
If you conclude that an error has indeed occurred, contact SAP.

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_OP070 - Balance of ledger &1, company code &2 is not zero; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP070 indicates that the balance of a specific ledger for a given company code is not zero, which is a requirement for certain operations, such as switching to a new ledger or performing year-end closing activities. This error typically arises in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Transactions: There may be open items or transactions in the ledger that have not been cleared or settled.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ledger or company code may not be properly configured, leading to discrepancies in balances.
  Pending Postings: There could be pending postings that have not been processed, affecting the balance.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from an older system, there may be inconsistencies in the balances.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Items: Use transaction code FBL3N (for G/L accounts) or FBL1N (for vendor accounts) to review open items in the ledger. Clear any outstanding items as necessary.
  Reconcile Balances: Ensure that all accounts are reconciled and that there are no discrepancies. This may involve checking sub-ledgers against the general ledger.
  Review Pending Postings: Check for any pending postings that need to be processed. Use transaction code FB03 to view document details.
  Run Balance Carryforward: If applicable, run the balance carryforward process to ensure that balances are correctly carried forward to the new fiscal year.
  Consult Long Text: The error message often has a long text that provides additional context or specific instructions. You can view this by clicking on the message or using transaction code SE91 to look up the message.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the ledger and company code in transaction code OBY6 to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL3N, FB03, OBY6, and FAGLBALN for balance analysis.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to New GL and ledger management for more detailed guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify financial data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FAGL_SWITCH_OP070 error message.