How To Fix FINS_FI_CLS802 - Ledger &1 and company code &2 are not assigned to an accounting principle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_CLS - Messages used for the impairments and FXs

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Ledger &1 and company code &2 are not assigned to an accounting principle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS802 - Ledger &1 and company code &2 are not assigned to an accounting principle ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS802 indicates that a specific ledger and company code combination is not assigned to any accounting principle. This error typically arises during the closing process in Financial Accounting (FI) when the system attempts to perform operations that require a valid accounting principle assignment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The ledger (e.g., leading ledger or non-leading ledger) is not assigned to an accounting principle for the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of the necessary assignments.
  Newly Created Ledger/Company Code: If a new ledger or company code has been created, it may not have been properly configured to link with an accounting principle.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the ledger is correctly assigned to an accounting principle for the specified company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  
  
  
  Check Accounting Principles:
  
  Navigate to Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Define Accounting Principles.
  Ensure that the accounting principles are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Ledger to Accounting Principle:
  
  Go to Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Assign Ledger to Accounting Principle.
  Here, you can assign the relevant ledger to the accounting principle for the specific company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Settings:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, verify that the settings are correct by checking the configuration for the company code and ledger.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, try to execute the transaction that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) and OB22 (to check ledger settings) to assist in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring accounting principles and ledgers.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the ledger is properly assigned to an accounting principle, you should be able to resolve the FINS_FI_CLS802 error and proceed with your financial closing activities.