How To Fix GU790 - Ledger & is not defined and cannot therefore be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 790

• Message text: Ledger & is not defined and cannot therefore be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete ledger &V1&. The ledger is defined in table T882, but
not in table T881 (ledger master data). The system cannot therefore
decide to which FI-SL table ledger &V1& belongs.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU790 - Ledger & is not defined and cannot therefore be deleted ?

  The SAP error message GU790 indicates that a specific ledger is not defined in the system, which prevents it from being deleted. This error typically arises in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP, where ledgers are used for financial reporting and accounting purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Not Defined: The ledger you are trying to delete does not exist in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the ledger settings or the ledger might have been incorrectly referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or delete the ledger.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing transactions or data linked to the ledger that prevent its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (Define Ledgers) and verify if the ledger in question is defined.
  If it is not defined, you cannot delete it, as it does not exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any transactions or data entries associated with the ledger. If there are, you may need to clear or archive those entries before attempting to delete the ledger.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to delete the ledger has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  If you are sure the ledger exists and you have the right authorizations, you can try using transaction code OBY6 to delete the ledger. Ensure that you are following the correct steps to delete a ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing ledgers in the New GL.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB22: Define Ledgers
  OBY6: Delete Ledger
  
  
  New General Ledger: Understand the implications of using the New GL and how ledgers function within this framework.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to ledger management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GU790 error and manage your ledgers effectively in SAP.