How To Fix FAGL_VALIDATION014 - Validation is not active for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_VALIDATION -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Validation is not active for company code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION014 - Validation is not active for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION014 indicates that validation is not active for the specified company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that requires validation checks, but the validation settings for the company code in question have not been activated.
  Cause:
  
  Validation Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the validation for the specified company code has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the General Ledger (G/L) account settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the validation for the company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Validation Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger -> Master Data -> G/L Account -> Validation
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code OB28 to access the validation settings directly.
  
  
  
  Check Validation Settings:
  
  In the validation settings, check if the validation is active for the company code in question.
  If it is not active, you will need to create or modify the validation rules.
  
  
  
  Activate Validation:
  
  If necessary, create a new validation or modify an existing one to include the company code.
  Ensure that the validation is set to active.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Changes: Try to post the transaction again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB28 - For managing validation settings.
  OBD2 - For managing document types and their validations.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on validation settings and their implications in financial transactions.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to validation settings in the system.
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant: If you are unsure about making these changes, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or Functional Consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_VALIDATION014 error and successfully post your transactions.