How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST177 - Deletion of ledger group &1 not permitted

FAGL_LEDGER_CUST177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Deletion of ledger group &1 not permitted

What causes this issue?

When a ledger is created, the system generates a ledger group of the
same name. Ledger group &V1& was generated in this way.
Generated ledger groups cannot be deleted because this could cause
inconsistencies.

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?

Provided that the identically named ledger &V1& has not been posted to
and has not been assigned to a company code, and you no longer want to
use this ledger, you can delete ledger &V1&. When the ledger is deleted,
the generated ledger group &V1& is also deleted automatically.
As long as the ledger exists, you cannot delete the generated ledger
group.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_LEDGER_CUST177 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST177, which states "Deletion of ledger group &1 not permitted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a ledger group that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The ledger group you are trying to delete is still being used in various configurations or transactions within the system.
  Dependencies: There may be existing financial documents, reports, or configurations that reference the ledger group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the ledger group.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent the deletion of ledger groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete a ledger group, check if it is actively being used in any financial transactions, reports, or configurations. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the ledger group in the General Ledger settings.
  Checking for any open financial