How To Fix GG246 - You cannot create ledgers that begin with numbers

GG246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 246

• Message text: You cannot create ledgers that begin with numbers

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create ledger &V1&. However, ledgers that begin with
numbers are part of SAP's name range. You cannot therefore create
such 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?

Create a ledger with a different name. If possible, the name of the
ledger should begin with 'Y' or 'Z'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG246 - You cannot create ledgers that begin with numbers ?

  The SAP error message GG246, which states "You cannot create ledgers that begin with numbers," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new ledger in the SAP system, and the ledger name you have chosen starts with a numeric character. In SAP, ledger names must adhere to specific naming conventions, and starting a ledger name with a number is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is that the ledger name you are attempting to create begins with a numeric character (0-9). SAP has restrictions on naming conventions for ledgers, and this is one of the rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to choose a different name for the ledger that does not start with a number. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Choose a Valid Ledger Name: Select a name for your ledger that starts with an alphabetic character (A-Z or a-z) and follows the naming conventions