How To Fix WRTL001 - No ledger exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRTL - Messages for the Retail Ledger

• Message number: 001

• Message text: No ledger exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRTL001 - No ledger exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRTL001 No ledger exists
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to post or process data in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) and cannot find a ledger assigned or defined for the transaction or company code. In SAP S/4HANA and New General Ledger (New G/L) accounting, ledgers are essential to record financial transactions. If the ledger is not maintained or assigned properly, the system throws this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error:  
  
  No ledger defined in the system for the company code or transaction.  
  The ledger is not assigned to the company code in the ledger configuration.  
  Attempting to post to a ledger that does not exist or is inactive.  
  Missing or incorrect ledger assignment in the document or posting interface.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting (New) ? Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) ? Ledgers ? Define Ledgers.
  Verify that the required ledger(s) exist and are active.
  
  
  
  Assign Ledger to Company Code:
  
  In SPRO, navigate to Assign Company Code to Ledger.
  Ensure the company code involved in the transaction is assigned to the correct ledger(s).
  
  
  
  Check Document Posting Settings:
  
  Verify that the posting transaction or interface is referencing the correct ledger.
  For example, in document splitting or parallel accounting scenarios, ensure the ledger is specified correctly.
  
  
  
  If using classic ledger (before New G/L):
  
  Confirm that the ledger is maintained properly or consider migrating to New G/L.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizing or User Exits:
  
  Sometimes custom code or user exits might incorrectly set or expect a ledger that does not exist.
  
  
  
  Repost or Correct the Document:
  
  After fixing the ledger assignment, try reposting the document or transaction.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  New General Ledger (New G/L): SAP introduced New G/L to support parallel accounting with multiple ledgers (leading and non-leading). Each ledger can have different accounting principles (e.g., IFRS, local GAAP).
  Ledger Types:
  
  Leading Ledger (0L) – mandatory in New G/L.
  Non-leading Ledgers – optional, for parallel accounting.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00 – G/L Account Master Data
  OB22 – Define Ledgers
  OBD4 – Assign Company Code to Ledger
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to ledger configuration and New G/L setup.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for New G/L configuration guides.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRTL001 No ledger exists indicates missing or incorrect ledger configuration or assignment. To resolve, verify and maintain the ledger definitions and assignments in the system, ensuring the company code and transactions reference valid ledgers.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where the error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.