How To Fix C+391 - Ledger & does not exist in company &; inconsistency with ML setup

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Ledger & does not exist in company &; inconsistency with ML setup

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+391 - Ledger & does not exist in company &; inconsistency with ML setup ?

  The SAP error message C+391 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of the ledger and the Material Ledger (ML) setup in the system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a specific ledger for a company code that is expected to be configured for Material Ledger functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ledger Configuration: The specified ledger does not exist in the configuration for the company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code being referenced may not be correctly set up to use the specified ledger.
  Material Ledger Not Activated: The Material Ledger may not be activated for the company code or the ledger in question.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings between the General Ledger (G/L) and Material Ledger.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Define Ledgers.
  Ensure that the ledger in question is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings to ensure that it is correctly configured to use the specified ledger.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Company Code > Edit, Copy, Delete, Check Company Code.
  
  
  
  Activate Material Ledger:
  
  If the Material Ledger is not activated, you can activate it by going to Financial Accounting (New) > Material Ledger > Activate Material Ledger.
  Ensure that the correct ledger is selected during the activation process.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Review the settings in both the General Ledger and Material Ledger to ensure they are consistent.
  You can use transaction codes like OB22 (for ledger settings) and OMX1 (for Material Ledger settings) to review and compare configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB22: Define Ledgers
  OMX1: Activate Material Ledger
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to ledger and company code settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as they may have access to additional tools and logs that can help diagnose the problem.