How To Fix GU987 - At least one ledger must manage a logical system

GU987 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 987

• Message text: At least one ledger must manage a logical system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU987 - At least one ledger must manage a logical system ?

  The SAP error message GU987, which states "At least one ledger must manage a logical system," typically occurs in the context of SAP's General Ledger Accounting (G/L) and is related to the configuration of ledgers and logical systems in the system landscape.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Configuration: There is no ledger assigned to the logical system in the configuration settings. This can happen if the system was not properly set up or if changes were made to the configuration without ensuring that all necessary components are linked.
  Logical System Not Defined: The logical system that is being referenced does not have any ledgers assigned to it, which is required for proper data processing and reporting.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting configuration from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the necessary ledger assignments may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
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