How To Fix GLPL140 - Ledger not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLPL - Message class planning FI-SL/GL

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Ledger not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLPL140 - Ledger not allowed ?

  The SAP error message GLPL140, which states "Ledger not allowed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction to a ledger that is not configured or allowed for the specific company code or accounting document type. This can happen in the context of General Ledger (G/L) accounting, particularly when working with parallel ledgers or when specific settings are not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Ledger Configuration: The ledger you are trying to post to may not be assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the transaction may not be allowed to post to the specified ledger.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed for the ledger you are trying to use.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified ledger.
  Parallel Ledger Settings: If you are using parallel ledgers, the settings for the ledgers may not be correctly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Ledger Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Define Ledgers.
  Ensure that the ledger in question is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the document type settings to ensure that the document type you are using is allowed for the ledger.
  This can be done in the configuration under Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Document > Document Types.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the ledger you are trying to post to. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the ledger. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Parallel Ledger Configuration:
  
  If you are using parallel ledgers, ensure that the configuration for the parallel ledger is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for the ledger types and their assignment to the company code.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  OB52 (to check and manage posting periods)
  OBA7 (to check document type settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the GLPL140 error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on ledger configuration and posting processes.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.