How To Fix FAGL_ZERO_BAL003 - Account &1 in account key &2 is not set for open item management

FAGL_ZERO_BAL003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ZERO_BAL -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Account &1 in account key &2 is not set for open item management

What causes this issue?

You are posting a document that generates a follow-on document with a
zero balance. The follow-on document contains line items that are
zero-balance lines for the original document you are posting. These line
items should be available for open item management. However, the account
that is derived is not set for open item management.

System Response

No follow-on document is posted.

How to fix this error?

Check that the account determination key you are using does not derive
this kind of accounts. You can check it in the
<DS:TRAN.GSP_KD1>Definition of Zero-Balance Clearing Account</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ZERO_BAL003 - Account &1 in account key &2 is not set for open item management ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ZERO_BAL003 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an account in the General Ledger (G/L) that is supposed to support open item management. Specifically, the error message states that the account specified (denoted by &1) does not have the necessary settings for open item management, which is required for certain types of accounts, particularly those that are used for reconciliation or clearing purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The account in question (account &1) is not configured to allow open item management. This is typically required for accounts that need to track individual items, such as customer or vendor accounts.
  Account Key Settings: The account key (&2) associated with the account may not be set up to allow open item management.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require open item management, but the account settings do not support it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_ZERO_BAL003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
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