How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST159 - Ledger &1 is in ledger group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Ledger &1 is in ledger group &2

What causes this issue?

System Response

If you deactivate ledger &V1&, it is not updated with postings to ledger
group &V2& as of the fiscal year for which it is deactivated.
You can continue to use ledger group &V2& for postings.
To be able to continue to display and analyze posted documents, you need
to keep ledger group &V2& unchanged. In particular, you must note remove
ledger &V1& from this ledger group. If you still need the ledger group,
you have to create a new ledger group that does not contain the deactiv
ated ledger.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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_CUST159 - Ledger &1 is in ledger group &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST159 indicates that a specific ledger (identified by &1) is part of a ledger group (identified by &2) that is not configured for the operation you are trying to perform. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you are trying to post or view data in a ledger that is not properly set up for the current transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Group Configuration: The ledger you are trying to access is part of a ledger group that has not been configured to allow the operation you are attempting.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed for the ledger group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ledger or ledger group.
  Incorrect Ledger Assignment: The ledger may not be correctly assigned to the company code or the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger group in transaction code OB22 or SPRO.
  Ensure that the ledger is included in the ledger group and that the group is configured correctly for the operations you want to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Periods:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the ledger group. You can do this in transaction code OB52 to see if the relevant periods are open.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ledger and perform the required operations. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Ledger Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the ledger is correctly assigned to the company code and that all necessary settings are in place. This can be checked in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on ledger groups and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Configuration for Ledger Groups
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST159 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.