How To Fix FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE026 - New General Ledger Accounting is not active in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: New General Ledger Accounting is not active in company code &

What causes this issue?

New General Ledger Accounting was <ZH>not </>activated for company code
&V1&. 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE026 - New General Ledger Accounting is not active in company code & ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_ACCOUNT_BALANCE026 indicates that the New General Ledger Accounting (New G/L) is not active for the specified company code. 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 set up for the company code in question.
  Cause:
  
  New G/L Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the New General Ledger Accounting has not been activated for the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or incomplete settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module related to the New G/L.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may still be using the classic General Ledger instead of the New G/L.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the New General Ledger for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (Activate New G/L).
  Check if the company code is listed and whether the New G/L is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate New G/L:
  
  If the New G/L is not activated, you can activate it by selecting the company code and following the prompts to enable the New G/L.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make this change.
  
  
  
  Post-Activation Configuration:
  
  After activation, you may need to perform additional configuration steps, such as defining ledgers, assigning accounts, and setting up document types.
  Use transaction code OBGL to configure the New G/L settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Once activated, test the functionality that was previously causing the error to ensure that it works correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating the New G/L and the implications of doing so.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Activate New G/L
  OBGL: Configure New G/L
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or address specific issues related to the New G/L activation.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your configuration before making significant changes to the system.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.