How To Fix GL136 - Ledger & is not just a rollup ledger, you can also post to it

GL136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Ledger & is not just a rollup ledger, you can also post to it

What causes this issue?

You want to execute a rollup to ledger &v1&. This ledger, however, is
not just a rollup ledger, you can also post to it.
This can lead to data inconsistencies, if for example, the rollup
overwrites the data previously posted to the ledger.

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?

Check the configuration settings of ledger &v1& to see if the ledger
should be directly posted to and if it should be updated with rollup
data.
If this is not the case, remove one of the two indicators if necessary.
If the ledger is directly posted to and is also updated with rollup
data, make sure that the data which was previously posted to the ledger
is not overwritten by the rollup data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL136 - Ledger & is not just a rollup ledger, you can also post to it ?

  The SAP error message GL136 indicates that the ledger you are trying to post to is not a rollup ledger, and therefore, it is not configured to allow postings. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting when attempting to post transactions to a ledger that is not set up for direct postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Configuration: The ledger in question is configured as a rollup ledger, which means it is intended to aggregate data from other ledgers rather than to receive direct postings.
  Posting Settings: The settings for the ledger may not allow for direct postings, which is common for rollup ledgers that are used for reporting purposes.
  Incorrect Ledger Selection: The user may have selected the wrong ledger for posting, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Type: Verify the configuration of the ledger in the SAP system. Ensure that it is not set as a rollup ledger if you intend to post