How To Fix KD318 - Ledger group &1 contains only extension ledgers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Ledger group &1 contains only extension ledgers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD318 - Ledger group &1 contains only extension ledgers ?

  The SAP error message KD318 indicates that the specified ledger group contains only extension ledgers. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when you are trying to perform a transaction or report that requires a primary ledger but only extension ledgers are available in the specified ledger group.
  
  Cause:
  
  Only Extension Ledgers Present: The ledger group you are trying to use is configured to include only extension ledgers, which are used to provide additional reporting capabilities or adjustments to the primary ledger.
  
  Configuration Issues: The ledger group may not be properly configured to include a primary ledger, or the primary ledger may not be assigned to the group.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a primary ledger for processing, and since only extension ledgers are available, the system raises this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the ledger group in