How To Fix FAGL_MIG118 - New General Ledger Accounting already activated for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_MIG - Migration to New General Ledger Accounting

• Message number: 118

• Message text: New General Ledger Accounting already activated for company code &1

What causes this issue?

New General Ledger Accounting has been activated for company code &V1&.
Migration for another ledger is only possible once New General Ledger
Accounting has been activated at the client level.

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_MIG118 - New General Ledger Accounting already activated for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG118 indicates that the New General Ledger Accounting (New G/L) has already been activated for the specified company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to activate New G/L for a company code that has already been configured for it.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the New General Ledger Accounting functionality has already been enabled for the company code you are trying to activate. This can happen if:
  
  The activation process was previously completed.
  There was an attempt to activate New G/L again without realizing it was already active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activation Status:
  
  Verify if the New G/L is indeed activated for the company code in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you find that New G/L is activated, you do not need to take any further action regarding activation. Instead, you can proceed with your intended operations or configurations that require New G/L.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of having New G/L activated or if you need to make changes, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team.
  
  
  
  Check for Migration Issues:
  
  If you are in the process of migrating from Classic G/L to New G/L, ensure that all necessary steps have been followed correctly. Sometimes, migration issues can lead to confusion regarding the activation status.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you believe this message is appearing in error or if you encounter further issues, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for New G/L.
  FAGL_MIG: Migration-related transactions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed guides on New G/L activation and migration processes.
  
  
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions related to New G/L activation issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FAGL_MIG118 error effectively.