How To Fix GL338 - You can only roll up data from local to global ledgers with fixed company

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 338

• Message text: You can only roll up data from local to global ledgers with fixed company

What causes this issue?

You are trying to roll up data from a local to a global ledger.
However, you can only do so if you roll up the data to a fixed company.

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?

In the field movement, enter a rollup substitution activity to define
a fixed receiver company.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL338 - You can only roll up data from local to global ledgers with fixed company ?

  The SAP error message GL338 indicates that there is an issue with rolling up data from local ledgers to global ledgers in the context of financial accounting. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the configuration of the company code and the ledgers involved in the roll-up process.
  Cause:
  
  Company Code Configuration: The error often occurs when the company code is not set up correctly to allow for the roll-up of data from local to global ledgers. Specifically, the company code must be defined as a "fixed company" in the system.
  Ledger Assignment: The local ledger may not be properly assigned to the global ledger, or there may be inconsistencies in the ledger settings.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the roll-up process from completing successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the company code in SAP (Transaction Code: OX15).
  Ensure that the company code is set up as a fixed company code for the relevant ledgers.
  
  
  
  Verify Ledger Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the ledgers involved (Transaction Code: OB22).
  Ensure that the local ledger is correctly assigned to the global ledger and that both ledgers are configured to allow roll-up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data in both the local and global ledgers to ensure there are no discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like FAGLB03 (Display General Ledger) to review the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to GL338 for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (Company Code), OB22 (Ledger), and FAGLB03 (Display General Ledger).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the roll-up has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GL338 error and successfully roll up data from local to global ledgers.