How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST010 - Define ledger &3 with a unique document number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Define ledger &3 with a unique document number

What causes this issue?

The leading ledger &V1& has fiscal year variant &V2& in the company
code. The representative ledger &V3&, however, has fiscal year variant
&V4& in the company code.
Your representative ledger &V3& must therefore be defined with a
separate document number assignment.

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?

You may have to assign a new
representative ledger for the ledger group.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST010 - Define ledger &3 with a unique document number ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST010 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a ledger in the General Ledger Accounting (FI-GL) module. Specifically, it suggests that the system requires a unique document number for the specified ledger, which is not currently defined.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Ledger Configuration: The ledger you are trying to define already exists with the same document number configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The ledger has not been properly configured to ensure that it uses a unique document number.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for document number assignment in the ledger configuration may not be set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST010 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Ledgers:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (Define Ledgers) and check if the ledger you are trying to create already exists.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the ledger with the same document number.
  
  
  
  Define Ledger Properly:
  
  If the ledger does not exist, you can create it by going to the same transaction (OB22) and defining the ledger with a unique document number.
  Ensure that the document number range is unique and does not overlap with other ledgers.
  
  
  
  Document Number Ranges:
  
  Check the document number ranges assigned to the ledger. You can do this in the transaction OBA7 (Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types).
  Make sure that the number range assigned to the ledger is unique and does not conflict with other ledgers or document types.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the ledger in the SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> Ledger -> Define Ledgers.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the settings align with your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are properly transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Define Ledgers
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring ledgers and document number ranges.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST010 error and ensure that your ledger is configured correctly with a unique document number.