How To Fix GZ705 - The characteristic ledger cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 705

• Message text: The characteristic ledger cannot be used

What causes this issue?

You have used the characteristic 'ledger' in your report.
This is not allowed, because the ledger is derived, depending on
the version, from the <DS:GLOS.subgroup>subgroup</> and can therefore
not be explicitly specified. Furthermore, the characteristics subgroup,
<DS:GLOS.version>version</> and fiscal year must be included in your
report.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Remove the ledger from the report definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ705 - The characteristic ledger cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message GZ705, which states "The characteristic ledger cannot be used," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and is related to the use of characteristic ledgers in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of Error GZ705
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic ledger may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing settings or incorrect assignment of characteristics.
  
  
  Inactive Characteristic Ledger: The characteristic ledger you are trying to use may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the characteristic ledger.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic ledger, such as missing entries or incorrect data types.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If you are working with different versions of the characteristic ledger,