How To Fix FMBS158 - No posting ledger selected

FMBS158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 158

• Message text: No posting ledger selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS158 - No posting ledger selected ?

  The SAP error message FMBS158 ("No posting ledger selected") typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when a user attempts to post a transaction without having a valid posting ledger selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during budget postings or when processing financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The posting ledger may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be linked to a valid posting ledger.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the posting ledger.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be associated with a posting ledger.
  System Settings: The system settings may not have a default posting ledger defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the Funds Management module and ensure that the posting ledgers are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu and navigate to the relevant