How To Fix GG456 - Additional ledgers cannot be used for carry forward balances


GG456 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 456

  • Message text: Additional ledgers cannot be used for carry forward balances

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  • What causes this issue?

    An additional ledger generally represents a collection of summarized
    data from the Flexible General Ledger that was created using rollup.
    The rollup functions also enable you to transfer the data from the
    carry forward balance from the original ledger to the additional
    ledger. This means that an extra carry forward balance in the
    additional ledger is not necessary.

    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?

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG456 - Additional ledgers cannot be used for carry forward balances ?
    The SAP error message GG456, which states "Additional ledgers cannot be used for carry forward balances," typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes, particularly when dealing with the carry forward of balances in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module.
    
    Cause: This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
    Configuration Issues: The additional ledgers (like parallel ledgers) may not be properly configured in the system. If the additional ledgers are not set up to allow carry forward balances, this error will occur. Inconsistent Settings: The settings for the additional ledgers may not be consistent with the leading ledger. For example, if the leading ledger is set to allow carry forward but the additional ledger is not, this can lead to the error. Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform carry forward operations for additional ledgers. Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or bugs in the

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