How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST061 - Ledger &1 is an ext. ledger; only comp. codes of underlying ldgr. allowed

FINS_ACDOC_CUST061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Ledger &1 is an ext. ledger; only comp. codes of underlying ldgr. allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST061 - Ledger &1 is an ext. ledger; only comp. codes of underlying ldgr. allowed ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST061 indicates that you are trying to perform an operation involving an external ledger (indicated by the message "Ledger &1 is an ext. ledger") in a context where only company codes of the underlying ledger are allowed. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when working with ledgers in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Ledger Usage: The error arises when you attempt to post or process transactions in an external ledger (like a parallel ledger) that is not configured to accept postings from the current context (e.g., company codes or other ledgers).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ledger settings, where the external ledger is not properly linked to the underlying ledger or company codes.
  Posting Rules: The system enforces rules that restrict certain operations to only the underlying ledger, which is typically the leading ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration