How To Fix GK836 - The wrong totals database is assigned to ledger &

GK836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 836

• Message text: The wrong totals database is assigned to ledger &

What causes this issue?

The ledger is not linked to the totals database ECMCT. Only this
database can be posted in Consolidation.

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?

Use a consolidation ledger in conjunction with the assigned
totals database ECMCT.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK836 - The wrong totals database is assigned to ledger & ?

  The SAP error message GK836 indicates that there is a mismatch between the totals database assigned to a specific ledger in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, where the system expects a certain totals database configuration for a ledger, but finds a different one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The ledger may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to an assignment of the wrong totals database.
  Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes in the configuration, it could lead to inconsistencies in the totals database assignment.
  Customizations: Custom developments or modifications in the system could also lead to this error if they affect the ledger or totals database settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in question (Transaction Code: OB22 for FI or OKEQ for CO).
  Verify that the correct totals database is assigned to the