How To Fix /CFG/APPL_SCOPING133 - GL Account Desc: ID &1, collect active bo failed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/APPL_SCOPING -

• Message number: 133

• Message text: GL Account Desc: ID &1, collect active bo failed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/APPL_SCOPING133 - GL Account Desc: ID &1, collect active bo failed. ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/APPL_SCOPING133 GL Account Desc: ID &1, collect active bo failed typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of the General Ledger (GL) accounts in the context of application scoping or business object collection in SAP. This error can occur during the process of collecting or processing business objects related to GL accounts.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the GL account settings or in the application scoping settings.
  Missing Data: The GL account ID referenced in the error message may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the GL account.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or bugs that are causing the collection process to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check GL Account Configuration:
  
  Verify that the GL account ID mentioned in the error message is correctly configured in the system.
  Ensure that all required fields and settings for the GL account are properly filled out.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check if the GL account ID exists in the system and is active.
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing data related to the GL account.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the GL account.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Application Scoping:
  
  Review the application scoping settings to ensure that the GL account is included in the scope of the application.
  Make sure that the business objects related to the GL account are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  If necessary, enable debugging or tracing to gather more information about the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like FS00 (to manage GL accounts) or OB52 (to manage posting periods) to check the configuration of the GL accounts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on GL account configuration and application scoping.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for discussions related to similar error messages, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.