How To Fix MY311 - Only standard ledgers may be used.

MY311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Only standard ledgers may be used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY311 - Only standard ledgers may be used. ?

  The SAP error message MY311 ("Only standard ledgers may be used") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to use a non-standard ledger in a transaction or report that only supports standard ledgers. This error is often encountered in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Standard Ledger Usage: The transaction or report you are trying to execute is designed to work only with standard ledgers (like leading ledger) and does not support non-standard ledgers (like additional ledgers).
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow the use of certain ledgers in specific transactions.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to perform may inherently require the use of a standard ledger.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Standard Ledger: Ensure that you are using a standard ledger for the transaction. If you are trying to post or report using a