How To Fix CNV_20200_CHECK106 - New General Ledger Accounting (new G/L) is not active

CNV_20200_CHECK106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20200_CHECK - Messages for check functions (company code merge)

• Message number: 106

• Message text: New General Ledger Accounting (new G/L) is not active

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CNV_20200_CHECK106 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20200_CHECK106 indicates that the New General Ledger Accounting (New G/L) is not active in your SAP system. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other tools that require the New G/L to be enabled.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the New General Ledger Accounting functionality has not been activated in your SAP system. The New G/L is a more advanced version of the traditional General Ledger and provides enhanced features such as parallel accounting, segment reporting, and improved financial reporting capabilities.
  
  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:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check if the New G/L is already activated. If it is not, you will need to proceed with the activation.
  
  
  
  Activate New G/L:
  
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