How To Fix GI336 - Ledger & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Ledger & is not defined

What causes this issue?

You have selected a ledger at activity/ledger/company code level (T887)
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 T887, T882 und T881 for this ledger.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI336 - Ledger & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message GI336, 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 financial postings or when trying to access certain 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 migrated correctly.
  Ensure that the ledger settings in the legacy system match those in the 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 codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) and PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  OB22 (Define Ledgers)
  OBY6 (Assign Ledgers to Company Codes)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to ledger configuration.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring ledgers in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GI336 error in SAP.