How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST136 - Deactivation of new General Ledger Accounting is not permitted

FAGL_LEDGER_CUST136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Deactivation of new General Ledger Accounting is not permitted

What causes this issue?

If you have already activated new General Ledger Accounting and
transaction data exists (in other clients also), you cannot deactivate
new General Ledger Accounting any more.

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?

Delete the transaction data, or contact SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST136 - Deactivation of new General Ledger Accounting is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST136 indicates that there is an attempt to deactivate the new General Ledger Accounting (G/L) in a system where it is not permitted. This typically occurs when you try to switch back to the classic G/L accounting after having activated the new G/L functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  New G/L Activation: The new G/L accounting has been activated in the system, and once it is activated, it cannot be deactivated. This is a design choice in SAP to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow for the deactivation of new G/L accounting due to certain settings or dependencies in the system.
  Data Migration: If there are transactions or data that have been posted using the new G/L, reverting to the old system could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the new G/L is set up correctly. If you