How To Fix GI356 - Enter a ledger from General Ledger

GI356 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 356

• Message text: Enter a ledger from General Ledger

What causes this issue?

This transaction is used to display General Ledger data
records.

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?

Specify a different ledger.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI356 - Enter a ledger from General Ledger ?

  The SAP error message GI356, which states "Enter a ledger from General Ledger," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform a transaction that requires a specific ledger to be specified, but the system does not have the necessary information to identify which ledger to use. This can happen in various contexts, such as during posting or reporting activities in the General Ledger (G/L).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ledger Information: The transaction being processed does not have a ledger specified, or the ledger is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The ledger may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ledger.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being executed may require a specific ledger that is not being referenced.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required ledger information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Ledger: Ensure that you enter the appropriate ledger in the transaction