How To Fix >4086 - No general ledger items are available

>4086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 086

• Message text: No general ledger items are available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4086 - No general ledger items are available ?

  The SAP error message "4086 No general ledger items are available" typically occurs when you are trying to access or report on general ledger (G/L) account data, but the system cannot find any relevant entries for the specified criteria. This can happen in various transactions, such as when running reports or trying to display account balances.
  Causes:
  
  No Transactions Recorded: There may be no transactions recorded in the specified G/L account for the selected period.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria (such as date range, company code, or G/L account) may be incorrect or too restrictive.
  Data Not Posted: Transactions may not have been posted to the G/L account due to errors in the posting process.
  Data Archiving: The data may have been archived, and the system is unable to retrieve it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the G/L items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction Records: Verify that there are indeed transactions posted