How To Fix JBDVT162 - Average position ledger for ledger & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Average position ledger for ledger & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You want to use this variable transaction to read an average balance
from ledger &V1& and write it to a value field in Profitability Analysis
, or reconcile it with a value field.
The system cannot calculate the average balance without an average
position ledger. However, no average position ledgers have been created
in Customizing for ledger &V1&.

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?

Use the Customizing link to create an average position ledger.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT162 - Average position ledger for ledger & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT162, which states "Average position ledger for ledger & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the average position ledger for the specified ledger in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The average position ledger has not been configured for the specified ledger in the Joint Venture Accounting settings.
  Incorrect Ledger Assignment: The ledger being referenced may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the average position ledger.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the Joint Venture Accounting configuration settings in SAP.
  Verify that the average position ledger is defined for the specific ledger you are working with.
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to the average position ledger are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Average Position Ledger:
  
  If the average position ledger does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for Joint Venture Accounting.
  Ensure that the ledger is properly assigned to the relevant company code and joint venture.
  
  
  
  Review Ledger Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the ledger in question to ensure that it is active and correctly set up for use in Joint Venture Accounting.
  Make sure that the ledger is not marked for deletion or inactive.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to configure average position ledgers in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OJVA (Joint Venture Accounting Configuration) to access the necessary configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to JBDVT162 for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the JBDVT162 error in your SAP system.