How To Fix GC737 - Company not assigned to ledger entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Company not assigned to ledger entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC737 - Company not assigned to ledger entered ?

  The SAP error message GC737 ("Company not assigned to ledger entered") typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the company code and the ledger specified in a financial transaction. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid assignment of the company code to the ledger you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The company code is not assigned to the ledger in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Ledger: The ledger specified in the transaction does not correspond to the company code being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial accounting module, particularly in the settings for ledgers and company codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GC737 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code and Ledger Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB22 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Assign Company Code to Ledger).
  Verify that the company code you are using is assigned to the ledger you are trying to post to.
  
  
  
  Assign Company Code to Ledger:
  
  If the company code is not assigned, you will need to create the assignment. In the same configuration area, you can assign the company code to the appropriate ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is using the correct company code and ledger combination. Double-check the data entered in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom configurations or enhancements, ensure that they are not affecting the standard behavior of ledger assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding ledger and company code configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB22: To check and maintain the assignment of company codes to ledgers.
  FS00: To view and maintain G/L account master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.