How To Fix 1GL020 - GL variant not assigned for bank area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1GL - BKK: Hauptbuchintegration

• Message number: 020

• Message text: GL variant not assigned for bank area &1

What causes this issue?

The SPACE entry was made in Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Enter a correct general ledger variant for the specified bank area in
Customizing under
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_BA-CA-BF-BA-01>Define Bank Area.</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1GL020 - GL variant not assigned for bank area &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1GL020 indicates that a General Ledger (GL) variant has not been assigned for a specific bank area in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction related to bank accounting, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified bank area.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The GL variant for the specified bank area has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Bank Area: The bank area specified in the transaction does not have a corresponding GL variant assigned.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the bank area field during transaction processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Bank Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYA (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Bank Accounting > Bank Area > Define Bank Area).
  Verify if the bank area in question is correctly configured and if a GL variant is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign GL Variant:
  
  If the GL variant is not assigned, you need to assign it. In the configuration screen, you can specify the GL variant that should be used for the bank area.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the transaction data you are entering. Ensure that the bank area is correctly specified and matches the configuration in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct GL variant to assign, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYA (Define Bank Area) and OBYB (Assign GL Variants to Bank Areas).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the bank area configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1GL020 and ensure that your bank accounting transactions can be processed without issues.