How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST102 - Ledger group &1 may not be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Ledger group &1 may not be used

What causes this issue?

Ledger group &1 is assigned to another application.

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_CUST102 - Ledger group &1 may not be used ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST102 indicates that a specific ledger group (denoted by &1) is not allowed to be used in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and is related to the configuration of ledgers in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The ledger group you are trying to use may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the ledger configuration or the ledger group not being assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified ledger group.
  Business Transaction Restrictions: Certain business transactions may be restricted from using specific ledger groups based on company policy or system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledger > Define Ledger Groups.
  Ensure that the ledger group in question is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the ledger group is assigned to the company code you are working with. This can be checked in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the ledger group. This can be done through transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of ledger groups to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting.