How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST101 - Ledger &1 may not be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Ledger &1 may not be used

What causes this issue?

Ledger &V1& is assigned to application &V2&. You can only use ledgers
that are assigned to application &V3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST101 - Ledger &1 may not be used ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST101 indicates that a specific ledger (denoted by &1) cannot be used in the current context. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and is related to the configuration of ledgers in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Configuration: The ledger may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect assignment of the ledger to the company code or other organizational units.
  Inactive Ledger: The ledger might be inactive or not available for the specific company code or fiscal year.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified ledger.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the ledger, such as missing entries or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (Define Ledgers) and verify that the ledger is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the ledger is assigned to the appropriate company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Activate the Ledger:
  
  If the ledger is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you define ledgers.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the ledger. This can be done through transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Review the data related to the ledger for any inconsistencies. This may involve checking for missing entries or incorrect settings in related tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the ledger and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB22: Define Ledgers
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow access to the required ledgers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST101 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.