How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_UTIL037 - Ledger group &1 does not include all standard ledgers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_UTIL - Messages for package FINS_ACDOC_UTIL

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Ledger group &1 does not include all standard ledgers

What causes this issue?

You have specified ledger group &V1& and the business process requires
that all ledgers (except extension ledgers) with fiscal year variant
&V2& that are active in the selected company code(s) are included in the
ledger group.
However, ledger group &V1& does not include ledger &V3&.

System Response

The system is prohibiting the posting.

How to fix this error?

Specify a ledger group that includes all standard ledgers with fiscal
year variant &V2& that are active in the selected company code(s).

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_UTIL037 - Ledger group &1 does not include all standard ledgers ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_UTIL037 indicates that the specified ledger group does not include all standard ledgers. This error typically arises during the configuration or execution of financial processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) in S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A ledger group is defined in the system, but it does not encompass all the standard ledgers that are required for the financial reporting or posting processes.
  There may be a mismatch between the configuration of the ledger group and the actual ledgers that are available in the system.
  The ledger group might be incorrectly set up or missing certain standard ledgers that are necessary for the operations being performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger group in SAP.
  Ensure that all standard ledgers (like leading and non-leading ledgers) are included in the ledger group.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Ledgers:
  
  If any standard ledgers are missing from the ledger group, add them to the configuration.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP system:
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO
  Path: Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> Ledger -> Define Ledger Groups
  
  
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that it meets the requirements for your financial processes.
  Check if the changes resolve the error by attempting the operation that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  Perform a test posting or run the transaction that caused the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ledger groups and standard ledgers for any additional insights or specific requirements for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration)
  OB22 (to check ledger settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP S/4HANA Financials documentation for detailed information on ledger groups and their configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_ACDOC_UTIL037 error and ensure that your ledger group is correctly configured to include all necessary standard ledgers.