How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST047 - Please assign company codes to ledgers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Please assign company codes to ledgers

What causes this issue?

No company code has been assigned to any ledger.

System Response

The consistency of the customizing settings in General Ledger can't be
checked because of the missing assignment of company codes to ledgers.

How to fix this error?

In case this system is a new installation, you probably didn't copy the
SAP standard customizing from client 000 into the current client. Please
copy the content of customizing table FINSC_LD_CMP from client 000.
In case you are migrating to S/4HANA, the migration is not complete.
Please make sure to do
<DS:SIMG.FINS_MIG_LEDGER_CUST>migration of the ledger settings in the
General Ledger</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST047 - Please assign company codes to ledgers ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST047 indicates that there is a configuration issue where company codes have not been assigned to the ledgers in the system. This is a common issue that can arise during the configuration of Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when setting up the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that each company code must be assigned to at least one ledger. If this assignment is missing, the system cannot process transactions correctly, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to assign the relevant company codes to the appropriate ledgers. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Menu:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Find the Ledger Assignment:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > Ledgers > Define Ledgers.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Codes to Ledgers:
  
  In the ledger configuration, you will find an option to assign company codes to ledgers.
  Select the ledger you want to assign and then add the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all other necessary configurations related to the New GL and company codes are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining ledgers) or OBY6 (for company code settings) to access relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps and explanations regarding the New GL configuration and ledger assignments.
  Testing: After making the changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system processes transactions correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to check for other configuration issues or consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant for further assistance.