How To Fix FGL_PRE_CHECK015 - Activate company code validation (CO area &1 / fiscal year &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGL_PRE_CHECK - Pre Transition Check FI-GL

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Activate company code validation (CO area &1 / fiscal year &2)

What causes this issue?

Company code validation is inactive in CO area &v1& for fiscal year &v2&
(and possibly subsequent years).

System Response

Cross-company cost assignment is only possible for external postings,
such as material consumption in SAP S/4HANA Finance.

How to fix this error?

Activate company code validation (IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK3OKKP>Maintain Controlling Area</>). You can
either change the control indicator of the existing record or create a
new set of control indicators for the new fiscal year.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGL_PRE_CHECK015 - Activate company code validation (CO area &1 / fiscal year &2) ?

  The SAP error message FGL_PRE_CHECK015 indicates that there is an issue with the activation of company code validation for a specific controlling area and fiscal year. This error typically arises during the configuration of financial accounting or controlling modules when certain prerequisites are not met.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  Company Code Validation is Not Activated: The company code validation for the specified controlling area and fiscal year has not been activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing configurations in the controlling area or company code settings.
  Dependencies: There might be dependencies on other settings or configurations that need to be addressed before activating the company code validation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Company Code Validation:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Activate Company Code Validation.
  Ensure that the company code validation is activated for the specified controlling area and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Verify that the controlling area is correctly assigned to the company code.
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the controlling area and company code are completed.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled before activating the company code validation.
  Ensure that all related settings in both Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to company code validation and controlling area settings for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) and OKKP (for controlling area settings) to check and modify configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FGL_PRE_CHECK015 error and successfully activate company code validation for the specified controlling area and fiscal year.