How To Fix CNVA_20290_CHECK081 - New general ledger (new G/L) accounting is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVA_20290_CHECK - Message class for company code merge preanalysis

• Message number: 081

• Message text: New general ledger (new G/L) accounting is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK081 - New general ledger (new G/L) accounting is not active ?

  The SAP error message CNVA_20290_CHECK081 indicates that the New General Ledger (New G/L) accounting is not active in your SAP system. This can occur when you are trying to perform operations that require the New G/L functionality, but it has not been enabled in your system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  New G/L Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the New G/L accounting feature has not been activated in your SAP system.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to use the classic General Ledger instead of the New G/L.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may specifically require New G/L functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the New General Ledger in your SAP system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Check Current Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (Activate New G/L).
  Check if the New G/L is activated for your company code.
  
  
  
  Activate New G/L:
  
  If it is not activated, you can activate it by following these steps:
  
  In transaction code OBY6, select the company code for which you want to activate the New G/L.
  Click on the "Activate New G/L" button.
  Follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
  
  
  
  
  
  Post-Activation Steps:
  
  After activation, ensure that all necessary configurations for New G/L are set up, such as:
  
  Ledger settings
  Document splitting
  Parallel accounting
  
  
  You may need to run the necessary migration programs if you are transitioning from classic G/L to New G/L.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, perform tests to ensure that the New G/L is functioning correctly and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating New G/L and its configuration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Activate New G/L
  OB22: Define ledgers
  OB37: Define document splitting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to the New G/L activation process.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team, or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.