How To Fix GG268 - The ledger definition for the general ledger is missing

GG268 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 268

• Message text: The ledger definition for the general ledger is missing

What causes this issue?

The ledger definition for the general ledger (ledger 00) is missing.
This definition is needed so that data can be posted to the general
ledger.
Note for the system administrator: an entry is missing in table T881.

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?

To correct the customizing entries for the general ledger, you should
execute the function for this ('Correct entries') in the menu screen of
this error list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GG268 - Details

• The SAP error message GG268, which states "The ledger definition for the general ledger is missing," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when the system cannot find the necessary ledger definitions for the general ledger (G/L). This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Ledger Definition: The ledger definition for the general ledger has not been created or is not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the ledger in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the ledger definition may not have been included or properly transported.
  Client-Specific Settings: The ledger definition may exist in one client but not in another, leading to this error when accessing the G/L in a different client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (Define Ledgers) in