How To Fix FMGL020 - Customer fields not identical in tables FMGLFLEXT and PSGLFLEXT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMGL - New General Ledger for Public Sector

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Customer fields not identical in tables FMGLFLEXT and PSGLFLEXT

What causes this issue?

The system compares customer fields from totals record table FMGLFLEXT
with table PSGLFLEXT. This comparison determined that some fields do not
exist in PSGLFLEXT.

System Response

The move of the ledger to the totals record table PSGLFLEXT is
terminated.

How to fix this error?

Create customer fields of table FMGLFLEXT for table PSGLFLEXT also.
When doing this, note that table PSGLFLEXT is allowed to contain more
fields than table FMGLFLEXT, but the reverse is not allowed
.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMGL020 - Customer fields not identical in tables FMGLFLEXT and PSGLFLEXT ?

  The SAP error message FMGL020 indicates that there is a mismatch in the customer fields between the tables FMGLFLEXT and PSGLFLEXT. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Management (FM) and General Ledger (GL) accounting when there are inconsistencies in the configuration or data between these two tables.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The customer fields defined in the two tables may not be aligned. This can happen if changes were made to the field definitions in one table but not in the other.
  Data Inconsistency: If data was manually entered or imported into one of the tables without corresponding updates in the other, it can lead to discrepancies.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production) and the transport did not include all necessary changes, it can result in this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for both FMGLFLEXT and PSGLFLEXT to ensure that the customer fields are defined identically. This includes checking field names, data types, and lengths.
  Data Synchronization: If there are discrepancies in the data, you may need to synchronize the entries in both tables. This could involve updating records in one table to match the other.
  Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  Custom Code Review: If there is any custom code that interacts with these tables, review it to ensure it is not causing the inconsistency.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on resolving it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tables:
  
  FMGLFLEXT: This table is used in the context of Funds Management and contains flexible data for FM documents.
  PSGLFLEXT: This table is used for General Ledger accounting and contains flexible data for GL documents.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the structure of the tables and SE16 (Data Browser) to view the data in the tables.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that triggers the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can also provide insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FMGL020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.