How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST047 - Ledger &1 is not a rollup ledger of General Ledger Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Ledger &1 is not a rollup ledger of General Ledger Accounting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST047 - Ledger &1 is not a rollup ledger of General Ledger Accounting ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST047 indicates that the ledger you are trying to use is not configured as a rollup ledger in the General Ledger Accounting (G/L) settings. This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform operations that require a rollup ledger, but the specified ledger does not meet the necessary configuration criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Ledger Configuration: The ledger you are trying to use is not set up as a rollup ledger in the system.
  Missing Rollup Ledger: The ledger may not be defined as a rollup ledger in the configuration settings of the G/L.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may specifically require a rollup ledger, and the selected ledger does not fulfill this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB22 (or use the menu path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Accounts > Define Ledgers).
  Verify the configuration of the ledger in question. Ensure that it is set up as a rollup ledger if that is required for your transaction.
  
  
  
  Define Rollup Ledger:
  
  If the ledger is not defined as a rollup ledger, you may need to create or modify the ledger settings.
  Ensure that the ledger is correctly assigned to the appropriate company code and that it meets the necessary criteria for rollup ledgers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to ledger configuration and rollup ledgers to ensure you understand the requirements and implications of setting up a rollup ledger.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Requirements:
  
  Review the transaction you are trying to execute to confirm whether it requires a rollup ledger. If it does, ensure you are using the correct ledger that meets this requirement.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Rollup Ledger: A rollup ledger is typically used to aggregate data from multiple ledgers for reporting purposes. It allows for consolidated financial reporting across different ledgers.
  General Ledger Accounting: This is a core component of SAP's financial accounting module, which manages all financial transactions and reporting for an organization.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 for ledger configuration and FAGL_LEDGER for ledger-related operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST047 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.