How To Fix GLBP003 - You have assigned a global company to local ledger &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLBP - Flex. G/L BAPIs

• Message number: 003

• Message text: You have assigned a global company to local ledger &

What causes this issue?

Ledger & is a local 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?

Assign a company code to ledger & in the selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLBP003 - You have assigned a global company to local ledger & ?

  The SAP error message GLBP003 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a global company to a local ledger. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with multiple ledgers and company codes.
  Cause:
  The error message GLBP003 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The global company is not properly configured to be assigned to the local ledger. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of the company code or the ledger.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the global company and the local ledger, such as currency differences, fiscal year variants, or other settings that do not match.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes or assignments related to the global company and local ledger.
  
  
  Missing Assignments: The global company may not be assigned to the local ledger in the system, which is required for proper financial reporting and accounting.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLBP003 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the configuration settings for Financial Accounting (FI).
  Ensure that the global company is correctly assigned to the local ledger. This includes checking the settings for the company code and the ledger.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data related to the global company and local ledger. Ensure that the currency, fiscal year variant, and other relevant settings match.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Make Necessary Assignments:
  
  If the global company is not assigned to the local ledger, you can do this through the appropriate configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration and assignment processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OX15 (for company code settings) or OBA7 (for ledger settings) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GLBP003 error in your SAP system.