How To Fix APERB227 - CoCd &1: different ledger group in base area and derived area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APERB - Error Messages for Periodic Posting Run

• Message number: 227

• Message text: CoCd &1: different ledger group in base area and derived area

What causes this issue?

In company code &V1&, the base depreciation area &V2& and the derived
depreciation area &V3& are assigned to different accounting principles.
In addition, the <DS:DE.XDFYV>Alternative Fiscal Year Variants</> is
set.
However, when the derived depreciation area posts depreciation, all
posting base areas for this area must have the <ZH>same</> accounting
principle assigned to them as the derived depreciation area.

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?

Choose one of the following options:
Change the assignment of the depreciation areas to accounting principles
(in Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> under
<DS:SIMG.T093_00N_NEW_DC.0D898E4FE4626657E10000000A428C91>Define
Depreciation Areas</>).
Or delete the indicator <LS>Alternative Fiscal Year Variants</> in
Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> under
<DS:SIMG.FIAA_BEW_GJAHR_NEWGL_DC.0D898E4FE4626657E10000000A428C91>Allow
Differing Variants for Depreciation Areas with G/L Integration</>,
deselect the indicator ?Alternative Fiscal Year Variants?.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APERB227 - CoCd &1: different ledger group in base area and derived area ?

  The SAP error message APERB227 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the ledger group defined in the base area and the derived area for a specific company code (CoCd). This typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and can affect the posting of documents or the generation of reports.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the ledger group assigned to a company code in the base area (usually the leading ledger) does not match the ledger group in the derived area (such as a non-leading ledger). This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The ledger groups may not be properly configured in the system for the specific company code.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings between the base and derived areas.
  Changes in Configuration: If changes were made to the ledger configuration after the initial setup, it could lead to mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the APERB227 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  Verify the ledger group settings for the affected company code. Ensure that the ledger groups in the base area and derived area are consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the company code in question. Ensure that the ledger group assignments are correct and consistent across all relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings:
  
  If discrepancies are found, adjust the settings to ensure that the ledger groups match. This may involve changing the configuration or updating the master data.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to post a document or generate a report to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB22 (for ledger group configuration) or OBA7 (for defining the ledger) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment before making changes in the production system to avoid any disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the APERB227 error in your SAP system.