How To Fix GI140 - Ledger & is not defined

GI140 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GI140 - Details

• 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