How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST066 - Ledger group &1 with ext. ledger cannot be assigned to an acc.princ.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Ledger group &1 with ext. ledger cannot be assigned to an acc.princ.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST066 - Ledger group &1 with ext. ledger cannot be assigned to an acc.princ. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST066 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a ledger group to an accounting principle in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and is related to the configuration of ledgers and accounting principles in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A ledger group (in this case, the one specified as &1) is not properly assigned to an accounting principle.
  The external ledger (if applicable) is not configured correctly or is not compatible with the accounting principle.
  There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the Customizing settings for Financial Accounting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledger > Define Ledger Groups.
  Ensure that the ledger group mentioned in the error message is correctly assigned to the relevant accounting principle.
  
  
  
  Verify External Ledger Configuration:
  
  If you are using an external ledger, check the configuration under Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledger > Define External Ledgers.
  Ensure that the external ledger is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate ledger group.
  
  
  
  Check Accounting Principles:
  
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledger > Define Accounting Principles.
  Verify that the accounting principles are correctly defined and that they are compatible with the ledger group in question.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings related to ledgers and accounting principles are correctly configured.
  Check for any missing entries or inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of ledgers and accounting principles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to perform the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining ledger groups) and OB37 (for defining accounting principles) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI consultant for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST066 in your SAP system.