How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP085 - Creating new open items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Creating new open items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP085 - Creating new open items ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP085 typically occurs in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality when there are issues related to the creation of new open items. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing settings, or data inconsistencies.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The New GL may not be properly configured for the company code or the relevant ledger.
  Open Item Management: The account may not be set up for open item management, or there may be inconsistencies in the open item management settings.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the transaction may not be configured to allow the creation of open items.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for the New GL functionality may be missing or incorrectly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the New GL and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured for the company code and ledger.
  Verify that the account in question is set up for open item management.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check the document type settings to ensure that it allows for the creation of open items. You can do this in the configuration under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Check Open Item Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the relevant accounts are set up for open item management. This can be checked in the account master data.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like OB52 (to check the posting periods) and OBA7 (to check the open item management settings) to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or additional configuration steps that can resolve issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for New GL and open item management for detailed configuration steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_SWITCH_OP085 error and implement a solution to resolve it.