How To Fix ACC_AA209 - New General Ledger Accounting is not active; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_AA - Message Class for Function Group ACC_AA

• Message number: 209

• Message text: New General Ledger Accounting is not active; see long text

What causes this issue?

<LS>New General Ledger Accounting (FI-GL)</> is <ZH>not</> active.
However, to be able to use new Asset Accounting, you need to have
activated new General Ledger Accounting.

System Response

The migration of Asset Accounting is <ZH>not</> possible.

How to fix this error?

Follow the correct sequence if you are migrating to the new Financials
solution. You have to migrate first to new General Ledger Accounting and
then migrate to new Asset Accounting.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA209 - New General Ledger Accounting is not active; see long text ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA209 indicates that the New General Ledger Accounting (New G/L) is not active in your SAP system. This can occur when you attempt to perform activities related to Asset Accounting (AA) that require the New G/L functionality, but the system is still using the classic General Ledger.
  Cause:
  
  New G/L Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the New General Ledger Accounting has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that have not been properly set up to enable New G/L.
  System Version: The version of SAP you are using may not support New G/L, or it may not have been properly upgraded.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the New General Ledger Accounting in your SAP system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Check Current Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 to check if the New G/L is activated.
  If it is not activated, you will need to proceed with the activation.
  
  
  
  Activate New G/L:
  
  Use transaction code SCPR20 to access the Customizing Implementation Management.
  Look for the New G/L activation project and follow the steps to activate it.
  Ensure that all necessary prerequisites are met before activation.
  
  
  
  Post-Activation Steps:
  
  After activation, you may need to perform additional configuration steps, such as defining ledgers, assigning accounts, and setting up document splitting if required.
  Test the configuration by performing transactions that previously resulted in the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation or the SAP Notes related to New G/L for detailed instructions and best practices.
  
  
  
  Check with Basis Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary authorizations or if you are unsure about the activation process, consult your SAP Basis team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to New G/L, such as OBY6, SCPR20, and others that may be relevant for configuration and troubleshooting.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on New G/L to understand its features and benefits better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACC_AA209 error and successfully activate the New General Ledger Accounting in your SAP system.