How To Fix FG118 - Select G/L account

FG118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Select G/L account

What causes this issue?

You have specified company codes from which data is to be archived
without activating company code archiving.

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

System Response

The archiving will not be carried out.

How to fix this error?

You can delete the company code specification or activate company code
archiving.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG118 - Select G/L account ?

  The SAP error message FG118 ("Select G/L account") typically occurs when a user is trying to post a transaction that requires a General Ledger (G/L) account, but the system cannot find a valid G/L account based on the criteria provided. This error can arise in various transactions, such as during invoice postings, journal entries, or other financial postings.
  Causes of FG118 Error
  
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may not be activated for the relevant company code or chart of accounts.
  
  
  Account Group Restrictions: The G/L account may be restricted by account group settings, which could prevent it from being selected in certain transactions.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the G/L accounts in the financial accounting module may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the G/L account.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: