How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST165 - Ledger group &1 is assigned in view &3 (&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Ledger group &1 is assigned in view &3 (&4)

What causes this issue?

Ledger group &V1& contains deactivated ledger &V2&. The ledger group is
assigned in view &V3& - &V4&.

System Response

Documents created with the assignment in view &V3& can continue to be
posted. As of the fiscal year of the deactivation of ledger &V2&, the
documents are not posted to ledger &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the assignment of ledger group &V1& in view &V3& - &V4&
needs to be changed. Use transaction SM30 (Extended Table Maintenance)
to maintain entries for maintenance object &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST165 - Ledger group &1 is assigned in view &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST165 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a ledger group in the system. Specifically, it means that the ledger group you are trying to use is already assigned in a specific view, which is causing a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The ledger group you are trying to assign is already assigned to another configuration or view in the system.
  Configuration Error: There may be an error in the configuration settings related to the ledger groups in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Inconsistent Data: There might be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the ledger groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and check where the ledger group is currently assigned. You can do this by navigating to the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Preparation for G/L Account Creation ? Define Ledger Groups.
  Review the assignments and see if the ledger group is already in use.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Assignment: If the ledger group is indeed assigned to another view or configuration, you may need to either modify that assignment or remove it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to ledger groups and their assignments to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Check for Customizations: If your organization has custom configurations or enhancements, check with your SAP Basis or ABAP team to see if there are any custom programs or settings that might be causing this issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it helpful to use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining ledger groups) or OB37 (for assigning ledger groups to company codes) to navigate directly to the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the configuration in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST165 error and implement a solution.