How To Fix CNV_10500040 - General Ledger Accounting (new) is not active; no further action required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_10500 - Messages of Special Ledger Package

• Message number: 040

• Message text: General Ledger Accounting (new) is not active; no further action required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_10500040 - General Ledger Accounting (new) is not active; no further action required ?

  The SAP error message CNV_10500040 indicates that the General Ledger Accounting (new) functionality is not active in your SAP system. This message typically arises during the migration or conversion process, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or during the implementation of new functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is trying to access or utilize features related to the new General Ledger Accounting, which has not been activated in your SAP environment. This can happen if:
  
  The system is still using the classic General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  The necessary configuration or activation steps for the new G/L have not been completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Verify if the new General Ledger Accounting is indeed intended to be used in your system. If you are migrating to S/4HANA, the new G/L should be activated.
  
  
  
  Activate New G/L:
  
  If you want to use the new General Ledger, you need to activate it. This can typically be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (Activate New General Ledger).
  Follow the prompts to activate the new G/L accounting.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Migration Settings:
  
  If you are in the process of migrating data, ensure that your migration settings are correctly configured to support the new G/L.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or guides related to the migration to S/4HANA or the implementation of the new G/L to ensure all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Updates:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  New General Ledger Accounting: This is a feature in SAP that allows for more flexible and comprehensive financial reporting and management. It supports parallel accounting, segment reporting, and more.
  Migration Cockpit: A tool provided by SAP to facilitate the migration of data from legacy systems to S/4HANA.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to your version of SAP and the specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error CNV_10500040 and ensure that your system is configured correctly for General Ledger Accounting.