How To Fix ACE_S4053 - No representative ledger found for item type &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE_S4 - Messages for S/4HANA Accrual Engine

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No representative ledger found for item type &1 in company code &2

What causes this issue?

No representative ledger is determined from the assigned ledger groups
to item type &V1& in company code &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check either the assignment of ledger groups to item type in customizing
view
<DS:SIMG.VC_TACE_ITEMTY>Define Accrual Item Types</>, or the assignment
of ledgers to ledger groups in customizing view
<DS:SIMG.VC_FAGL_LDGRPMAP_DC>Define Ledger Group</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE_S4053 - No representative ledger found for item type &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACE_S4053 indicates that there is no representative ledger found for a specific item type in a given company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with ledger assignments in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the representative ledger has not been set up in the system. This could mean that the item type specified does not have a corresponding ledger defined in the system for the specified company code.
  
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type specified in the error message may not be valid or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  Company Code Issues: The company code specified may not have the required settings or may not be properly configured to use the specified item type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for ledger configuration.
  Ensure that the representative ledger is defined for the item type in question for the specified company code.
  You can check this under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define Account Groups.
  
  
  
  Define Item Types:
  
  Verify that the item type is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for item types under the relevant module (e.g., Asset Accounting, General Ledger).
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly set up and that all necessary configurations are in place. This includes checking the settings for the ledger and ensuring that it is active for the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to ledger configuration and item types to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB22 (for defining ledgers) or OBA7 (for defining item types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions that may not be covered in standard documentation.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ACE_S4053 error and implement a solution to resolve it.