How To Fix FAGL_VALIDATION017 - Validation strategy &1 (class &2,subclass &3,strategy &4) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_VALIDATION -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Validation strategy &1 (class &2,subclass &3,strategy &4) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION017 - Validation strategy &1 (class &2,subclass &3,strategy &4) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION017 indicates that a specified validation strategy does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when working with the General Ledger (G/L) and validation rules.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Validation Strategy: The validation strategy specified in the configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Class or Subclass: The class or subclass associated with the validation strategy may not be correctly defined or may not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the validation strategy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or the deletion of a validation strategy can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_VALIDATION017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (for validation) or OB29 (for substitutions) in SAP.
  Verify that the validation strategy, class, and subclass specified in the error message exist in the system.
  If they do not exist, you may need to create them or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Validation Strategy:
  
  If the validation strategy is missing, you can create it by following the steps in the validation configuration.
  Ensure that the class and subclass are correctly defined and linked to the validation strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the validation strategy was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  If the validation strategy was deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to validation strategies for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB28 (Validation) and OB29 (Substitution) for managing validations and substitutions in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to validation strategies that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to validation strategies in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_VALIDATION017 error and implement a solution to resolve it.