How To Fix GG014 - Set the indicator for local ledgers or global ledgers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Set the indicator for local ledgers or global ledgers

What causes this issue?

Set the relevant indicator to define whether the new currency
combination is to be used for local or global ledgers.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG014 - Set the indicator for local ledgers or global ledgers ?

  The SAP error message GG014, which states "Set the indicator for local ledgers or global ledgers," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of ledgers in the system. This error is often related to the settings for ledgers in the General Ledger Accounting (FI-GL) module.
  Cause:
  The error GG014 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The local or global ledger indicators have not been set up correctly in the system. This can happen if the configuration for ledgers has not been completed or if there are inconsistencies in the settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Ledger Assignment: The ledger you are trying to use may not be assigned correctly to the company code or may not be marked as a local or global ledger.
  
  
  System Upgrade or Changes: If there has been a recent upgrade or changes in the system, the settings for ledgers may have been altered or reset.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GG014 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledger > Define Ledgers.
  Ensure that the local and global ledger indicators are set correctly for the ledgers you are using.
  
  
  
  Assign Ledgers to Company Code:
  
  In the same SPRO path, check the assignment of ledgers to the company code.
  Ensure that the ledger you are trying to use is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check if the document types you are using are compatible with the ledgers configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ledger configuration for any specific requirements or additional settings that may be needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB22 (for defining ledgers) and OBY6 (for assigning ledgers to company codes) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the GG014 error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring ledgers in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GG014 error and ensure that your ledger settings are correctly configured in SAP.