How To Fix GG004 - You can only display consolidation ledgers

GG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You can only display consolidation ledgers

What causes this issue?

You are in the Special Purpose Ledger configuration menu, but have
selected a consolidation ledger for processing (ledger class B). You
can only display consolidation ledgers in the Special Purpose Ledger
configuration menu.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to edit a consolidation ledger, branch to the consolidation
configuration menu.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG004 - You can only display consolidation ledgers ?

  The SAP error message GG004, which states "You can only display consolidation ledgers," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Consolidation module. This error indicates that the user is attempting to perform an action that is not permitted for the current ledger type, usually because the ledger is set up for display purposes only.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Type: The ledger you are trying to access is configured as a display ledger. This means that it is intended only for viewing data and not for making any changes or performing certain operations.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action on the ledger.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction or operation being attempted may not be applicable to the type of ledger being accessed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Ledger Configuration: Verify the configuration of the ledger in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the intended operations. If you need to perform write