How To Fix GI533 - Ledger & is not assigned to company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 533

• Message text: Ledger & is not assigned to company code &

What causes this issue?

Ledger & is not assigned to company code &. Check customizing.

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?

The ledger you enter is used to determine the chart of accounts which
is defined of ledger/company code level.
Based on this entry, the master data validation for the account can
properly take place.
You do not need to enter a ledger.
If a ledger is not specified, the company code's operative chart of
accounts will be used for the master data validation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI533 - Ledger & is not assigned to company code & ?

  The SAP error message GI533 indicates that a specific ledger is not assigned to the specified company code. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction in a company code that does not have the required ledger configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ledger Assignment: The ledger you are trying to use is not assigned to the company code in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not have been set up correctly.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code you are using may not be the one that is supposed to be linked with the ledger.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GI533 error, you need to ensure that the ledger is properly assigned to the company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Ledgers.
  
  
  
  Check Ledger Assignment:
  
  In the ledger configuration, check if the ledger in question is assigned to the relevant company code.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to add the ledger to the company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Ledger to Company Code:
  
  Select the appropriate ledger and assign it to the company code.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Settings:
  
  After making the changes, verify that the ledger is now correctly assigned to the company code.
  You can do this by checking the configuration again or by attempting to post a transaction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Once the assignment is done, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB22 (to maintain ledger assignments) or OBY6 (to check company code settings) for quick access.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring ledgers and company codes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for further investigation.