How To Fix FG134 - Indicator for ledger-group-specific clearing must not be set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Indicator for ledger-group-specific clearing must not be set

What causes this issue?

In transactions F.13 or F13E, you must not use any variant for which the
indicator for ledger-group-specific clearing is set.

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?

Either deselect the "Ledger-Group-Specific Clearing" indicator in the
variant or use the variant in transaction F13L for automatic l
edger-group-specific clearing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG134 - Indicator for ledger-group-specific clearing must not be set ?

  The SAP error message FG134, which states "Indicator for ledger-group-specific clearing must not be set," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and is related to the configuration of clearing accounts in the system. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the settings for ledger groups and clearing indicators.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The clearing indicator for a specific ledger group is set in a way that is not compatible with the transaction being processed. This can happen if the system is configured to use ledger-group-specific clearing, but the transaction does not support it.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not allow for ledger-group-specific clearing, leading to this error.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the accounts involved may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to the clearing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FG134 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant ledger groups and clearing accounts. Ensure that the clearing indicator is set correctly.
  You can check this in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Define Account Groups.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to process is compatible with the clearing settings. If necessary, adjust the transaction type or the clearing settings.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Review the master data for the accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that the clearing settings are consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the clearing settings and how they relate to ledger groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or FS00 (for G/L account master data) to check and modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FG134 error and implement a solution to resolve it.