How To Fix GLPL730 - Authorization failed since no ledger was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 730

• Message text: Authorization failed since no ledger was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLPL730 - Authorization failed since no ledger was selected ?

  The SAP error message GLPL730: Authorization failed since no ledger was selected typically occurs when a user attempts to access a financial report or transaction that requires a specific ledger to be selected, but no ledger has been specified in the system. This is often related to the use of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  No Ledger Selected: The user has not selected a ledger in the transaction or report they are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific ledger or financial data.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow access to the required ledgers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Ledger: Ensure that you select a ledger when prompted in the transaction or report. This is often done in the selection screen where you can specify the ledger you want to work with.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ledger. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned.
  
  
  Configuration Check: If the issue persists, check the configuration of the New GL settings in the system.
  
  Ensure that the ledgers are properly defined and that the user has access to them.
  Use transaction OB22 to review the ledger settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific transaction or report you are trying to access.
  
  Related Information:
  
  New General Ledger (New GL): This is a functionality in SAP that allows for more flexible financial reporting and management. It supports multiple ledgers and allows for parallel accounting.
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, access to various functionalities is controlled through authorization objects. For financial transactions, relevant authorization objects may include F_BKPF_BES (Accounting Document) and F_LFA1_APL (Vendor Master).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.