How To Fix FAGL_SFWC000 - New General Ledger Accounting is not active; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SFWC - Messages from Business Activation

• Message number: 000

• Message text: New General Ledger Accounting is not active; see long text

What causes this issue?

You want to activate the business function <LS>New General Ledger
Accounting</>.
However, use of this business function requires that new General Ledger
Accounting is active. This is not the case.

System Response

Activation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

If necessary, activate new General Ledger Accounting.
For this, note the <DS:TX.FAGL_ACTIVE>further information on activating
new General Ledger Accounting</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_SFWC000 - New General Ledger Accounting is not active; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SFWC000 indicates that the New General Ledger Accounting (New G/L) is not active in your SAP system. This can occur when you attempt to perform transactions or access functionalities that require the New G/L to be enabled.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the New General Ledger Accounting has not been activated in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The system is still using the classic General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  The New G/L has been deactivated or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the New General Ledger Accounting. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Check Current Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (Activate New G/L).
  Check if the New G/L is activated for your company code.
  
  
  
  Activate New G/L:
  
  If it is not activated, you can activate it by following these steps:
  
  In the same transaction (OBY6), select the company code for which you want to activate the New G/L.
  Click on the "Activate New G/L" button.
  Follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
  
  
  
  
  
  Post-Activation Steps:
  
  After activation, ensure that all necessary configurations are in place, such as:
  
  Defining ledgers and their settings.
  Configuring document splitting if required.
  Setting up the necessary account assignments.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, perform a test transaction to ensure that the New G/L is functioning correctly and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating New G/L and its configuration.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Activate New G/L
  OBGL: Configuration for New G/L
  
  
  Considerations: Before activating the New G/L, ensure that you have a backup and that you have reviewed the implications of switching from classic G/L to New G/L, as it may affect existing processes and reports.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further assistance.