How To Fix GU167 - Data cannot be posted to the combination ledger & company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Data cannot be posted to the combination ledger & company code &

What causes this issue?

When trying to update data for ledger &v1& and company code &v2&, it
was found that data cannot be posted to this combination.

System Response

The data is not updated in the central system.

How to fix this error?

Check the ledger - company code assignment in configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU167 - Data cannot be posted to the combination ledger & company code & ?

  The SAP error message GU167 indicates that data cannot be posted to a specific combination of ledger and company code. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP.
  Causes of Error GU167
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The combination of the ledger and company code may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the ledger is not assigned to the company code.
  
  
  Closed Periods: The posting period for the specified company code may be closed. If the period is closed, no postings can be made until it is reopened.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) may not exist or may not be active for the specified combination.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the posting may not be allowed for the specified ledger or company code.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified ledger and company code combination.
  
  
  Solutions to Error GU167
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the ledger is correctly assigned to the company code. This can be checked in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation > Assign G/L Accounts to Company Codes.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Check the posting period settings for the company code. You can do this using transaction code OB52. Ensure that the period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is created and active. Check if the relevant cost centers, profit centers, or other required master data exist for the posting.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Check if the document type being used is valid for the ledger and company code. You can review the document type settings in transaction OBA7.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the specified ledger and company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52 (Manage Posting Periods)
  OBA7 (Document Types)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG for configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes related to error GU167 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation on New GL and financial postings for more detailed information on configuration and common issues.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.