How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP116 - Balance of ledger &1 differs from balance of line items of the account

FAGL_SWITCH_OP116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Balance of ledger &1 differs from balance of line items of the account

What causes this issue?

The balance of the account (in the company code) is determined on the
basis of the line item tables.
The balance of the account is determined for each ledger on the basis of
table ACDOCA.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The amounts should be identical. If this is not the case, it is possible
that there is a data inconsistency. Create a customer message.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP116 - Balance of ledger &1 differs from balance of line items of the account ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP116 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the balance of a ledger and the balance of the line items for a specific account. This error typically arises during the process of switching from the classic General Ledger (G/L) to the new G/L in SAP, particularly when performing a balance carryforward or during the reconciliation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is data inconsistency between the balance of the ledger and the line items. This can occur due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect postings in the line items.
  Manual adjustments that were not reflected in the ledger balance.
  Errors during data migration or conversion processes.
  
  
  
  Open Items: If there are open items in the account that have not been cleared, this can also lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration issues in the new G/L settings or in the account settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_SWITCH_OP116