How To Fix FMLGD401 - Acct assignment of G/L account posting (debit) is incomplete/inconsistent

FMLGD401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMLGD -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Acct assignment of G/L account posting (debit) is incomplete/inconsistent

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

If no setting exists for this event (message 401) in Customizing for
error events and no basic settings for the error handling of credit G/L
account postings (message 400) exists either, the system cannot carry
out this posting automatically.
Otherwise, the system carries out the posting in accordance with the
setting for message 401 or 400.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the account assignment for this trunover is complete.
Check for further possible error messages in the log on the clearing
control (program FM_LGD_H_RFEBKAP0).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMLGD401 - Acct assignment of G/L account posting (debit) is incomplete/inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message FMLGD401 indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment of a General Ledger (G/L) account posting, specifically for a debit entry. This error typically arises when the system detects that the account assignment is incomplete or inconsistent, which can prevent the posting from being processed successfully.
  Causes of FMLGD401
  
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The G/L account may require specific account assignment details (like cost center, internal order, or profit center) that are not provided in the transaction.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The data provided for the account assignment may not match the requirements set in the configuration. For example, if a cost center is specified, it must be valid and active.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the G/L account may not allow certain types of postings, or the account may be set up incorrectly.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the posting may have restrictions that prevent certain account