How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST087 - Ledger group &1 cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Ledger group &1 cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

When a ledger is created, the system generates a ledger group of the
same name. Ledger group <ZH>&V1&</> was generated in this way.
Changes <ZH>cannot</> be made to generated ledger groups because this
could cause inconsistencies.

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?

Create a new ledger group and assign the desired ledgers to this new
ledger group.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST087 - Ledger group &1 cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST087 indicates that a ledger group cannot be changed. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you attempt to modify a ledger group that is already in use or has certain restrictions applied to it.
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Group in Use: The ledger group you are trying to change is currently being used in transactions or configurations, which prevents modifications.
  Configuration Restrictions: Certain settings or configurations in the system may restrict changes to the ledger group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the ledger group.
  System Settings: The system may have been configured to prevent changes to certain ledger groups for compliance or auditing reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the ledger group is currently being used in any transactions or configurations. If it is, you may need to complete or reverse those transactions before making changes.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the ledger group. Ensure that there are no restrictions preventing changes.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on modifying ledger groups.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OB22 (for ledger group configuration) to check the settings and see if any adjustments can be made.
  System Lock: If the ledger group is locked for some reason, you may need to unlock it or wait until the lock is released.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB22: For maintaining ledger groups.
  FAGL_LEDGER: For managing ledgers.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) documentation for more details on ledger groups and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.