How To Fix GI147 - Ledger & is not supported for direct posting

GI147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Ledger & is not supported for direct posting

What causes this issue?

The ledger is not a direct posting ledger.

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?

Check the definition of the ledger in the Special Purpose Ledger
configuration menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI147 - Ledger & is not supported for direct posting ?

  The SAP error message GI147 ("Ledger & is not supported for direct posting") typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction directly to a ledger that is not configured to allow direct postings. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when using the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Configuration: The ledger you are trying to post to may not be set up to allow direct postings. This is often the case with special ledgers or when using parallel accounting.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed for the ledger you are trying to post to.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may not be allowed for direct postings to that ledger.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to that specific ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in question (Transaction Code: OB22 or SPRO).
  Ensure that the