How To Fix GG638 - & has been deleted from the Special Purpose Ledger table directory

GG638 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 638

• Message text: & has been deleted from the Special Purpose Ledger table directory

What causes this issue?

The entry for table &V1& has been deleted from ATAB table T800A.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG638 - & has been deleted from the Special Purpose Ledger table directory ?

  The SAP error message GG638 typically indicates that a specific entry or object has been deleted from the Special Purpose Ledger (SPL) table directory. This can occur for various reasons, such as data inconsistencies, incorrect configurations, or issues during data migration or system upgrades.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Ledger: The specific ledger or entry you are trying to access has been deleted from the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Special Purpose Ledger settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors during the migration process.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the Special Purpose Ledger configuration and verify if the ledger you are trying to access is still active.
  If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Review Change Logs:
  
  Check the change logs