How To Fix FICUSTOM160 - Leading ledger &1 already contains postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Leading ledger &1 already contains postings

What causes this issue?

You want to activate Funds Management and have not selected the checkbox
field ?Adjust Ledger?. However, the leading ledger &V1& for general
ledger accounting already contains postings.

System Response

Once Funds Management has been activated, existing ledgers for general
ledger accounting in these clients without the ?Adjust Ledger? option
are no longer visible.

How to fix this error?

If you want to continue to use your existing ledger, you must select the
checkbox field ?Adjust Ledger?.

Procedure for System Administrators

However, if after activating Funds Management, you want to set up the
new general ledger yourself, you can set this message to a warning,
information or to be ignored in message control in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM160 - Leading ledger &1 already contains postings ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM160 indicates that there is an attempt to post to a leading ledger that already contains postings. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you are trying to post a document to a ledger that has already been used for previous transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Postings: The leading ledger specified in the error message already has one or more postings. This can happen if you are trying to post a new document that references a ledger where transactions have already been recorded.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent posting to a ledger that has existing entries.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on posting to ledgers that already contain entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Postings: Review the leading ledger specified in the error message to see what postings already exist. You can do this by using transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check for existing entries.
  Use a Different Ledger: If possible, consider posting to a different ledger that does not have existing entries, if that aligns with your business processes.
  Adjust Document Type: If the document type you are using has restrictions, consider using a different document type that allows postings to the leading ledger.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the leading ledger in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that it is set up correctly for the type of postings you are trying to make.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FB03 (Display Document), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on financial postings and ledgers to understand the implications of posting to a leading ledger and the rules governing it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.