How To Fix GZ217 - The wrong totals database is assigned to ledger &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 217

• Message text: The wrong totals database is assigned to ledger &

What causes this issue?

In the ledger, the totals database FILCT is not set up as the GLX
totals table. The Consolidation system can only post to this database.

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?

Please use a consolidation ledger which has the GLX totals table FILCT
assigned to it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ217 - The wrong totals database is assigned to ledger & ?

  The SAP error message GZ217, which states "The wrong totals database is assigned to ledger &," typically occurs in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module when there is a mismatch between the ledger and the totals database assigned to it. This can happen due to various reasons, such as configuration issues or changes in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The ledger may not be properly configured to point to the correct totals database.
  Changes in System: If there have been recent changes in the system, such as updates or migrations, the configuration might have been altered inadvertently.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might lead to inconsistencies in the ledger and totals database assignment.
  Data Migration: During data migration processes, if the mapping of ledgers to totals databases is not done correctly, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger in question