How To Fix G4602 - Mark the flag for standard ledger or additional ledger.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Mark the flag for standard ledger or additional ledger.

What causes this issue?

None of the entered additional ledger was found

System Response

The program was terminated

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry for ledger or mark only standard ledger

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4602 - Mark the flag for standard ledger or additional ledger. ?

  The SAP error message G4602, which states "Mark the flag for standard ledger or additional ledger," typically occurs in the context of configuring the General Ledger (G/L) accounting in SAP. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the ledger settings in the system.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The ledger (standard or additional) has not been properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the ledger in the company code or controlling area may not be correctly defined.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the ledgers, such as missing flags or indicators that specify whether a ledger is a standard or additional ledger.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G4602 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB22 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare G/L Account Creation).
  Ensure that the ledgers are correctly defined. You should see options for marking a ledger as a standard ledger or an additional ledger.
  
  
  
  Mark the Ledger:
  
  If you find that the ledger is not marked correctly, you need to edit the ledger settings and mark the appropriate flags for standard or additional ledgers.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings in transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the correct ledgers are assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Ensure that all necessary entries for the ledger are present in the system. This includes checking for any missing configurations or incomplete data.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring ledgers if you are unsure about the process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 (for ledger configuration) and OBY6 (for company code settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to ledger configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the ledgers function as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting.