How To Fix GG463 - Ledgers of the Flexible G/L must have a unique splitting method

GG463 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Ledgers of the Flexible G/L must have a unique splitting method

What causes this issue?

All ledgers in the Flexible General Ledger must have a unique splitting
method. You attempted to assign method &V2& to ledger &V1&. However,
splitting method &V4& is already assigned to ledger &V3&.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG463 - Ledgers of the Flexible G/L must have a unique splitting method ?

  The SAP error message GG463, which states "Ledgers of the Flexible G/L must have a unique splitting method," typically occurs in the context of the New General Ledger (New G/L) functionality in SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of the splitting methods assigned to different ledgers in the Flexible General Ledger.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when multiple ledgers are configured with the same splitting method. In the New G/L, each ledger must have a unique splitting method to ensure that the financial data is processed correctly and consistently. The splitting method determines how the system handles the distribution of line items across different dimensions (such as profit centers, segments, etc.) during postings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that each ledger has a unique splitting method assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or SPRO ->