How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST161 - There are restrictions on the assignment of ledgers for ledger group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 161

• Message text: There are restrictions on the assignment of ledgers for ledger group &1

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change ledger group &V1&, which has an identical name
to ledger &V1&. In this case, ledger group can only contain a ledger of
the same name.
Exception:
In exceptional cases, additional ledgers can be assigned to such a
ledger group if these ledgers are used in at least one assigned company
code as day ledgers (more than 99 periods; see Customizing for <LS>
Financial Accounting</> under <DS:SIMG.V_FAGL_T882G_DC>Define and
Activate Non-Leading Ledgers</>).

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?

Assign only the ledger of the same name, or other day ledgers to the
ledger group.
For this, only a company code with a corresponding fiscal year variant
must be assigned to the non-leading ledger.

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_CUST161 - There are restrictions on the assignment of ledgers for ledger group &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST161 indicates that there are restrictions on the assignment of ledgers for a specific ledger group. This typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and General Ledger (G/L) accounting when trying to assign a ledger to a ledger group that does not meet certain criteria or configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The ledger group may have specific settings that restrict the assignment of certain ledgers. This could be due to the configuration of the ledger group in the system.
  Incompatible Ledger Types: The ledger you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the ledger group due to its type (e.g., leading vs. non-leading ledger).
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  Custom Settings: There may be custom validations or settings in place that restrict the assignment of ledgers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger group in the SAP system (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > Ledgers > Define Ledger Groups.
  Review the settings for the specific ledger group and ensure that the ledger you are trying to assign is allowed.
  
  
  
  Verify Ledger Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the ledger you are trying to assign is compatible with the ledger group. Check if it is a leading or non-leading ledger and if it meets the requirements of the ledger group.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to ledger assignments. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the specific ledger group and its restrictions. This may provide insights into why the assignment is failing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or solutions based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  OB22 (to check and maintain ledger settings)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for General Ledger Accounting to understand the implications of ledger groups and assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST161 error and implement a solution to resolve it.