How To Fix JBDVT152 - It is not possible to maintain selection dimensions without a ledger item

JBDVT152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 152

• Message text: It is not possible to maintain selection dimensions without a ledger item

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create, change or delete selection dimensions for a
ledger item with validity date &V1& and value field &V2&. However, no
appropriate ledger item exists yet.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT152 - It is not possible to maintain selection dimensions without a ledger item ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT152, which states "It is not possible to maintain selection dimensions without a ledger item," typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger or when working with the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) in SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that you are trying to maintain or modify selection dimensions (such as cost centers, profit centers, or other dimensions) without having a corresponding ledger item defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ledger Item: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a ledger item to be defined before you can maintain selection dimensions. This is often the case when you are trying to create or modify a document or entry that requires specific financial dimensions.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the ledger items are not properly set up or linked to the dimensions you are trying to maintain.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped