How To Fix FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE024 - New General Ledger Accounting is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE - Messages for Package FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE (Balance Display)

• Message number: 024

• Message text: New General Ledger Accounting is not active

What causes this issue?

New General Ledger Accounting was not activated. You can only use
classic balance display.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE024 - New General Ledger Accounting is not active ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE024 indicates that the New General Ledger Accounting (New G/L) is not active in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to access functionalities or reports that require the New G/L to be enabled, but it is not activated in your SAP system.
  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. This can happen if the system is still using the classic General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that have not been properly set up to enable New G/L functionalities.
  System Version: The version of SAP you are using may not support New G/L, or it may not have been upgraded to a version that includes this functionality.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate New G/L:
  
  You need to activate the New G/L in your SAP system. This can typically be done through the transaction code OBY6 (Activate New G/L).
  Follow the necessary steps to activate it, ensuring that you have the required authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for New G/L are completed. This includes settings related to document splitting, ledger settings, and other related configurations.
  You can use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify that New G/L is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or guides specific to your version of SAP for detailed steps on activating and configuring New G/L.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, perform tests to ensure that the New G/L functionalities are working as expected. Check if the error persists after activation.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your SAP Basis team for assistance. They can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Activate New G/L
  SPRO: Access SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to New G/L activation and configuration.
  Version Compatibility: Ensure that your SAP version supports New G/L features.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE024 error and successfully activate the New General Ledger Accounting in your SAP system.