How To Fix GI575 - Your target ledger & is not assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 575

• Message text: Your target ledger & is not assigned

What causes this issue?

You want to post to ledger &V1&. However, you have not assigned this
ledger in FI-SL Customizing.

System Response

You cannot post to this ledger without the necessary Customizing
settings. The posting is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Perform an FI-SL diagnosis (trans. GCD1) to determine which setting
in Customizing is preventing you from posting to ledger &V1&. Do a
posting test (origin: Special Purpose Ledger, transaction: &V2&) and
choose the 'Not posted to' option. Enter required target ledger &V1&.
<DS:TRAN.GCD1>Perform diagnosis</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI575 - Your target ledger & is not assigned ?

  The SAP error message GI575 "Your target ledger & is not assigned" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an issue with the assignment of ledgers in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as posting transactions or executing reports that involve multiple ledgers.
  Cause:
  The error usually indicates that the target ledger specified in the transaction or report is not properly assigned in the system. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Ledger Assignment: The target ledger has not been assigned to the company code or the relevant controlling area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules where the ledgers are defined.
  Incorrect Transaction Data: The transaction being processed may reference a ledger that is not valid or not set up in the system.
  Changes in Configuration: Recent changes in the ledger configuration may not have been properly updated or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GI575 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Ledger > Define and Assign Ledgers.
  Ensure that the target ledger is assigned to the relevant company code and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ledger is correctly configured and activated.
  Check if the ledger is set up for the appropriate fiscal year and accounting principles.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction or report that triggered the error. Ensure that the correct ledger is being referenced.
  If necessary, modify the transaction data to point to a valid ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ledger configuration and assignments for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Test in a Development Environment:
  
  If changes are made, test the configuration in a development or test environment before applying it to production.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 (for ledger assignment) and OBA7 (for defining ledgers).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to ledger assignments and the GI575 error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify ledger assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GI575 error in SAP.