How To Fix FAGL_MIG171 - New General Ledger Accounting is not active in company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: New General Ledger Accounting is not active in company code &1

What causes this issue?

In company code &V1&, new General Ledger Accounting is not active. It is
therefore not possible to implement document splitting subsequently in
this company code.

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_MIG171 - New General Ledger Accounting is not active in company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_MIG171 indicates that the New General Ledger Accounting (New G/L) is not active for the specified company code. This error typically arises during processes that require the New G/L functionality, such as migration activities or when trying to execute certain transactions that depend on the New G/L being enabled.
  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.
  Migration Activities: If you are performing migration activities from Classic G/L to New G/L, this error can occur if the company code has not been properly set up for New G/L.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_MIG171 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate New G/L:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (Activate New G/L).
  Select the company code that is causing the error.
  Activate the New G/L for that company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the New G/L are completed. This includes settings for document splitting, ledger settings, and other related configurations.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu and navigate to:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Migration -> Activate New G/L.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Migration Steps:
  
  If you are in the process of migrating from Classic G/L to New G/L, ensure that you have followed all the necessary steps outlined in the SAP documentation for migration.
  Check if any prerequisites or specific settings are required for the migration process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for detailed guidance on activating New G/L and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, perform tests to ensure that the New G/L is functioning correctly and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Activate New G/L
  SPRO: Access SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding the New G/L activation process.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for New G/L to understand its features, benefits, and configuration requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_MIG171 error and successfully activate the New General Ledger Accounting for the specified company code.