How To Fix GG033 - Ledger & does not exist,but the assignment to global company & does exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Ledger & does not exist,but the assignment to global company & does exist

What causes this issue?

The assignment of ledger &V1& to global company &V2& exists, but there
is no master data for ledger &V1&.

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?

Incorrect data is defined in your system. Remove this incorrect data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG033 - Ledger & does not exist,but the assignment to global company & does exist ?

  The SAP error message GG033 indicates that the specified ledger does not exist, even though there is an assignment to the global company. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling when trying to access or post to a ledger that the system cannot find.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Ledger Configuration: The ledger you are trying to access may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Assignment: Although the error states that the assignment exists, there may be a discrepancy in the configuration or a missing assignment in the relevant company code or controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified ledger.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the ledger.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Define Ledgers.
  Ensure that the ledger in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Global Company Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the ledger to the global company.
  Use Transaction Code: OB22 to verify the assignment of the ledger to the company code and ensure it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is assigned to the correct controlling area and that the ledger is assigned to that controlling area.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ledger. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the configuration. This can be done using Transaction Code: OB52 to check the open periods and ensure they are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate a problem with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SPRO (Configuration), OB22 (Company Code Assignment), OB52 (Open Periods).
  SAP Notes: Always check for the latest SAP Notes related to your version of SAP, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for General Ledger Accounting for more detailed information on ledger configuration and management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.