How To Fix RW661 - Ledger group &1 does not match target ledger group &2

RW661 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RW - Interface to Accounting

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Ledger group &1 does not match target ledger group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RW661 - Ledger group &1 does not match target ledger group &2 ?

  The SAP error message RW661 indicates a mismatch between the ledger group specified in a transaction and the target ledger group that the system expects. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings or when working with multiple ledgers in SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Inconsistent Ledger Group Assignment: The ledger group assigned to the document or transaction does not match the ledger group defined in the target settings (e.g., in the configuration of the financial document).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the financial accounting settings, particularly in the ledger settings or in the document type settings.
  Posting to Incorrect Ledger: The user may be attempting to post to a ledger that is not allowed for the specific transaction type or document type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RW661 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Ledger Group Assignment:
  
  Verify the ledger group assigned to the transaction. Ensure