How To Fix GI140 - Ledger & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Ledger & is not defined

What causes this issue?

At activity/company code/ledger level (T886B), you have selected a
ledger that is not defined (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?

Please check Tables T886B, T882 and T881 with regard to this ledger.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI140 - Ledger & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message GI140, which states "Ledger & is not defined," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of ledgers in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during posting transactions or when generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ledger Configuration: The specified ledger has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of the financial accounting module.
  Incorrect Ledger Assignment: The ledger may not be correctly assigned to the company code or the relevant controlling area.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the ledger definitions may not have been properly transferred.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified ledger.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Define Ledgers.
  Ensure that the ledger in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Ledger to Company Code:
  
  In the same SPRO path, check if the ledger is assigned to the relevant company code.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Assign Ledgers to Company Codes.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, verify that all necessary configurations and data were correctly migrated.
  Ensure that the ledger settings in the source system match those in the target SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the ledger.
  This can be done through transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB22 (for ledger assignment) and OBA7 (for ledger definition) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring ledgers and understanding the financial accounting setup.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GI140 error in your SAP system.