How To Fix IDCN223 - Postings can be made only to the leading ledger

IDCN223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Postings can be made only to the leading ledger

What causes this issue?

You have entered a local ledger for selecting the balances. However,
postings with report RFIDCN_PLACCT_FWD can be made only to the leading
ledger.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Do not enter a ledger or enter just the leading ledger for the selection
of balances.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN223 - Postings can be made only to the leading ledger ?

  The SAP error message IDCN223 ("Postings can be made only to the leading ledger") typically occurs in the context of financial postings when the system is configured to allow postings only to the leading ledger in a ledger-based accounting setup. This error is common in environments using New General Ledger Accounting (New GL) where multiple ledgers can be defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Leading Ledger Posting Attempt: The error arises when a user attempts to post a transaction to a non-leading ledger. In SAP, the leading ledger is the primary ledger used for financial reporting, and postings are generally restricted to this ledger to maintain consistency and integrity in financial data.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict postings to the leading ledger only, which is a common practice to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in a single, authoritative ledger.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types or document types may be restricted to the