How To Fix GG471 - Use rules for the ledger selection

GG471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Use rules for the ledger selection

What causes this issue?

You have to use generated rules in the ledger selection. Generated
rules have better performance than interpreted logical expressions.

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 rule for the ledger selection. You can access rule maintenance
by choose the "Rules" button.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG471 - Use rules for the ledger selection ?

  The SAP error message GG471, which states "Use rules for the ledger selection," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of ledger selection rules in the system. This error is often encountered during the posting of documents or when trying to execute certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The ledger selection rules have not been properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for the ledgers are not defined in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Incorrect Ledger Assignment: The ledger being used in the transaction does not match the rules defined in the system, leading to a mismatch.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the ledger selection rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GG471 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger