How To Fix FMBS181 - No posting ledger exists

FMBS181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 181

• Message text: No posting ledger exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS181 - No posting ledger exists ?

  The SAP error message FMBS181 ("No posting ledger exists") typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when you attempt to post a transaction, but the system cannot find a valid posting ledger for the specified criteria. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The posting ledger may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for the Funds Management module have not been completed.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used for the posting may not be linked to a valid posting ledger.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: The fiscal year variant may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in identifying the correct posting ledger.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the posting ledger.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration