How To Fix FI_E053 - No settings for G/L posting reports have been customized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No settings for G/L posting reports have been customized

What causes this issue?

You are executing report RFFMCFLEV. For this report, the settings for
G/L posting reports are needed. However, no customizing has been
defined yet for client &V1&.

System Response

Report cannot be executed until customizing is done.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction SM30 to customize table FIGLREP.

<DS:TRAN.SM30>Maintain settings for G/L posting reports</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E053 - No settings for G/L posting reports have been customized ?

  The SAP error message FI_E053, which states "No settings for G/L posting reports have been customized," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration settings for generating General Ledger (G/L) posting reports. This can happen for various reasons, including missing configuration or incorrect settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The G/L posting reports require specific settings to be defined in the system. If these settings are not configured, the error will occur.
  Incorrect Company Code: The report may be trying to access a company code that does not have the necessary settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the required authorizations to access the G/L posting reports.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been done correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FI_E053 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  Financial Accounting (FI) -> General Ledger -> Information System -> G/L Account Reports -> G/L Account Balances
  
  Ensure that the necessary settings for G/L posting reports are configured. You may need to define the report variants or customize the report settings.
  
  
  
  Define Report Variants:
  
  If report variants are missing, you can create them by going to:
  Financial Accounting (FI) -> General Ledger -> Information System -> G/L Account Reports -> Define Report Variants
  
  Create or modify the variants as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code you are trying to access has been properly configured for G/L reporting. You can check this in the configuration settings for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access G/L posting reports. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on configuring G/L posting reports.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To check and maintain the posting periods.
  S_ALR_87012301: For G/L account balances report.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for FI_E053 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FI_E053 error in your SAP system.