How To Fix GI748 - Due to the Customizing settings, no ledger will be updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 748

• Message text: Due to the Customizing settings, no ledger will be updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI748 - Due to the Customizing settings, no ledger will be updated ?

  The SAP error message GI748, which states "Due to the Customizing settings, no ledger will be updated," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the ledgers in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with financial postings or when trying to execute transactions that involve ledger updates.
  Cause:
  
  
  Customizing Settings: The error is primarily caused by the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Specifically, it may occur if:
  
  The ledger is not properly defined in the system.
  The ledger is not assigned to the company code.
  The ledger is not activated for the relevant accounting principles.
  The document type or transaction type does not allow updates to the specified ledger.
  
  
  
  Missing Configuration: If the necessary configuration for the ledgers (like leading ledger, non-leading ledgers, etc.) is missing or incorrectly set up, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not be allowed to post to specific ledgers based on the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GI748 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Define Ledgers.
  Ensure that the ledger you are trying to post to is defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Assign Ledger to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the ledger is assigned to the relevant company code. This can be checked under Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Assign Ledgers to Company Codes.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the document types and ensure that they are configured to allow postings to the desired ledger. This can be found under Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Check Accounting Principles:
  
  Ensure that the accounting principles are correctly set up for the ledger. This can be checked under Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Define Accounting Principles.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue through the above steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB22 (for document types), OB37 (for ledgers), and OBY6 (for company code settings) 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.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying cause of the GI748 error in your SAP system.