How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST235 - No digits can be used for the first character of the ledger code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 235

• Message text: No digits can be used for the first character of the ledger code

What causes this issue?

The ledger code should start with one alphabetic character and not with
digits. In this case you cannot use '&V1&' as first character in ledger
code '&V2&'.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use a letter for the first character of the ledger code.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_CUST235 - No digits can be used for the first character of the ledger code ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST235 indicates that there is an issue with the ledger code you are trying to use in the system. Specifically, the error states that "No digits can be used for the first character of the ledger code." This means that the ledger code you are attempting to enter starts with a digit, which is not allowed by the system's validation rules.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the ledger code you are trying to create or modify begins with a numeric character (0-9). SAP has specific naming conventions for ledger codes, and one of those conventions is that the first character must be a letter (A-Z) or a special character, but not a digit.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the ledger code you are trying to use. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Change the Ledger Code: Ensure that the first character of the ledger code is a letter or a special character. For example, if your current ledger code is "1ABC", change it to "A1BC" or "X1BC".
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Review the naming conventions for ledger codes in your organization or SAP system. Make sure that any new ledger codes you create adhere to these conventions.
  
  
  Validation: After changing the ledger code, try to save or process the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the naming conventions or if there are specific requirements for ledger codes in your organization, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Configuration: The rules for ledger codes can sometimes be configured in the system. If you have access to the configuration settings, you may want to check if there are any specific rules set up for ledger codes in your SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message. There may be additional information or updates that could be relevant.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify ledger codes in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify the ledger code in SAP.