How To Fix MSITEM108 - Ledger &1 is not a ledger in New General Ledger Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSITEM - Line Item Display with ALV, RFITEM**

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Ledger &1 is not a ledger in New General Ledger Accounting

What causes this issue?

You have entered a ledger that does not belong to New General Ledger
Accounting.

System Response

Processing is terminated because, other than data in the entry view,
only data from New General Ledger Accounting can be selected and
displayed.

How to fix this error?

Select a different ledger.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSITEM108 - Ledger &1 is not a ledger in New General Ledger Accounting ?

  The SAP error message MSITEM108 indicates that the specified ledger (denoted as &1 in the message) is not recognized as a valid ledger in the New General Ledger Accounting (New G/L). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to post or process transactions using a ledger that has not been properly defined or activated in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Ledger Name: The ledger name specified in the transaction may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Ledger Not Defined: The ledger has not been created or activated in the New G/L settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the New G/L, such as missing settings for the ledger in the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from an older version of SAP or from another system, the ledger may not have been properly transferred or set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Define Ledgers.
  Verify that the ledger in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Ledger Name:
  
  Ensure that the ledger name used in the transaction matches exactly with the defined ledger in the system. Check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code and Controlling Area:
  
  Ensure that the ledger is assigned to the correct company code and controlling area. This can be checked in the same configuration area where ledgers are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the settings and parameters used in that transaction to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the New G/L and ledgers for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  New General Ledger Accounting: This is a feature in SAP that allows for more flexible and comprehensive financial reporting and management. It supports multiple ledgers and allows for parallel accounting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB22 (for ledger settings) and OB37 (for ledger assignment to company codes).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to the New G/L and ledgers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MSITEM108 error message in SAP.