How To Fix GU307 - Only enter 'fixed' general ledgers

GU307 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 307

• Message text: Only enter 'fixed' general ledgers

What causes this issue?

You attempted to enter a customer-defined ledger as the base ledger for
the clearing.
However, you can only use a standard ledger as the base ledger (ledger
00 or its currency ledger) for clearing.

System Response

The clearing cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check to see if you have entered the proper ledgers. Enter ledger 00 as
the base ledger, or enter a currency ledger for ledger 00.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU307 - Only enter 'fixed' general ledgers ?

  The SAP error message GU307 ("Only enter 'fixed' general ledgers") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction to a general ledger (G/L) account that is not classified as a "fixed" G/L account in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial postings, particularly in asset accounting or when dealing with fixed assets.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Type: The G/L account you are trying to use is not set up as a fixed asset account. In SAP, fixed asset accounts are usually designated with specific account types that allow for asset-related transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the G/L account in the chart of accounts may not be set correctly to allow for fixed asset postings.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are attempting to perform may require a specific type of G/L account that is not being met by the account you selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account