How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST179 - Ledger group must not begin with a number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Ledger group must not begin with a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST179 - Ledger group must not begin with a number ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST179 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a ledger group in the system. Specifically, the error states that the ledger group name must not begin with a number. This is a validation rule in SAP to ensure that ledger group names follow a specific format.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a ledger group in the SAP system, and the name you have provided starts with a numeric character (0-9). SAP has restrictions on naming conventions for certain objects, and in this case, ledger groups must start with an alphabetic character.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to rename the ledger group so that it does not start with a number. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Ledger Group: Determine which ledger group is causing the error. This could be during the creation or modification of a ledger group.
  
  
  Rename the Ledger Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code where you are creating or modifying the ledger group (e.g., transaction code OB22 for ledger group configuration).
  Change the name of the ledger group to start with an alphabetic character. For example, if the original name was 1Sales, you could change it to Sales1 or A1Sales.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  Test: If applicable, test the changes to ensure that the ledger group is functioning as expected without any errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for various objects to avoid similar issues in the future. Generally, names should be descriptive and follow the guidelines set by your organization or SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on ledger groups and their configuration.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues or if the error persists after renaming, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST179 error and successfully create or modify your ledger group in SAP.