How To Fix GI181 - The general ledger was not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 181

• Message text: The general ledger was not selected

What causes this issue?

Although this is an activity that must post to the account balances,
this ledger (account balances) has not been selected.

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 the assignment of the activities to the ledgers.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI181 - The general ledger was not selected ?

  The SAP error message GI181, which states "The general ledger was not selected," typically occurs during the posting process in SAP when the system cannot find a valid general ledger account for the transaction being processed. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Causes:
  
  Missing General Ledger Account: The general ledger account required for the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Account Group Settings: The account group settings may not allow the creation or selection of the required general ledger account.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be linked to a valid general ledger account.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may not have the necessary configuration to allow postings to the general ledger.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the transaction may not be configured correctly to allow postings to the general ledger.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check General Ledger Accounts: Verify that the required general ledger account exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the account master data and checking if the account is created and active.
  Review Account Group Settings: Ensure that the account group associated with the general ledger account allows for the type of postings you are trying to make.
  Validate Transaction Type: Check if the transaction type you are using is correctly linked to the general ledger account. You may need to adjust the configuration in the relevant module.
  Company Code Configuration: Ensure that the company code is properly configured to allow postings to the general ledger. This includes checking the settings in the Financial Accounting configuration.
  Document Type Configuration: Review the document type settings to ensure that it is configured to allow postings to the general ledger. You may need to adjust the settings in the document type configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FS00 (to create/change general ledger accounts), OBY6 (to configure company code settings), and OBD2 (to configure document types) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the general ledger accounts.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.