How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_CUST297 - Company code &1 has default ledger group &2 without CO-rel. ledger &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_CUST - Unified Journal Entry - Customizing

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Company code &1 has default ledger group &2 without CO-rel. ledger &3

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing settings for
<DS:SIMG.FINS_CO_DOCT_CC>Check and Define Default Values for Postings
in Controlling</>, you have entered ledger group &V2& for company code
&V1&. This ledger group does not contain ledger &V3&.
In the Customizing settings for
<DS:SIMG.FINSV_VERSN_LD>Define Ledger for CO Version</>, however, you
have entered ledger &V3& for a CO version in controlling area &V4&.

System Response

The default ledger group must contain all ledgers which are entered in
the Customizing settings for
<DS:SIMG.FINSV_VERSN_LD>Define Ledger for CO Version</> for controlling
area &V4&.

How to fix this error?

Choose a default ledger group for company &V1& which contains all
CO-relevant ledgers in the Customizing settings for
<DS:SIMG.FINS_CO_DOCT_CC> Check and Define Default Values for Postings
in Controlling</>.

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_CUST297 - Company code &1 has default ledger group &2 without CO-rel. ledger &3 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_CUST297 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the ledger settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Specifically, it points out that the specified company code has a default ledger group assigned, but there is no corresponding Controlling (CO) related ledger defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing CO-Related Ledger: The error occurs when a company code is configured with a default ledger group that does not have a corresponding CO-related ledger. This can happen if the ledger group is set up incorrectly or if the necessary CO-related ledger has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for the company code, ledger groups, and related ledgers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation for G/L Accounting > Define Ledger Groups.
  Verify that the ledger group assigned to the company code is correctly configured and that it has a corresponding CO-related ledger.
  
  
  
  Define CO-Related Ledger:
  
  If the CO-related ledger is missing, you need to create it.
  Navigate to Controlling > General Controlling > Master Data > Cost Elements > Define Cost Element Groups.
  Ensure that the necessary CO-related ledger is defined and linked to the appropriate ledger group.
  
  
  
  Assign CO-Related Ledger to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the company code is assigned to the correct ledger group and that the CO-related ledger is included in the configuration.
  You can check this in the same SPRO path under Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation for G/L Accounting > Assign Company Code to Ledger Group.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to post a transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining ledgers) and OKB9 (for defining ledger groups) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring ledgers and company codes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI/CO expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_CUST297 error and ensure that your ledger configurations are correctly set up.