How To Fix FGL_PRE_CHECK038 - Max. severity of messages for client &1: &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGL_PRE_CHECK - Pre Transition Check FI-GL

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Max. severity of messages for client &1: &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGL_PRE_CHECK038 - Max. severity of messages for client &1: &2. ?

  The SAP error message FGL_PRE_CHECK038 typically indicates that there are issues related to the maximum severity of messages for a specific client in the system. This error is often encountered during financial closing processes or when executing certain transactions that require a pre-check of the system's status.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FGL_PRE_CHECK038 is triggered when the system detects that the maximum severity of messages (warnings, errors, etc.) for a specific client exceeds a predefined threshold. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Open Items: There may be open items in accounts that need to be cleared before proceeding with the financial closing.
  
  Configuration Issues: Certain configurations in the financial module may not be set correctly, leading to warnings or errors.
  Missing Data: Required data for financial transactions may be missing or incomplete.
  System Settings: The system settings for the client may not be aligned with the requirements for the transaction being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the