How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST157 - Ledger &1 is not activated in fiscal year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Ledger &1 is not activated in fiscal year &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST157 - Ledger &1 is not activated in fiscal year &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST157 indicates that a specific ledger (denoted as &1) is not activated for a particular fiscal year (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP, where ledgers are used to manage financial data.
  Cause:
  
  Ledger Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the specified ledger has not been activated for the fiscal year in question. This can happen if the ledger was created after the fiscal year was already defined or if it was not properly configured during the setup process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the ledgers in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Data Migration: If data was migrated from an older system or if there were changes in the ledger structure, it could lead to this error if the new ledger was not activated for the relevant fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Ledger:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB22 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > Ledger > Define Ledgers).
  Check if the ledger in question is listed and ensure it is activated for the fiscal year you are working with.
  If it is not activated, you will need to activate it for the relevant fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ledger is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings for the ledger in the New GL configuration.
  Verify that the ledger is assigned to the appropriate company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the ledger and that the fiscal year is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to ledger activation and fiscal year settings for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB22: Define Ledgers
  OB37: Assign Company Code to Ledger
  OBY6: Define Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to ledger settings in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting.