How To Fix FGL_PRE_CHECK023 - Substitution FI/0005 is not supported any more

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Substitution FI/0005 is not supported any more

What causes this issue?

In your ERP release before upgrade to S/4HANA you have defined in
<DS:TRAN.FINS_FAREA_FROM_COBL>transaction FINS_FAREA_FROM_COBL</> that
the functional area shall be derived during postings <zh>not</> on entry
screen, but as late as during the <ls>Save</> event. This setting
obsolete: It is not evaluated any more by the system. Instead, in
S/4HANA the system always derives the functional area already on the
entry screen of posting transactions when you press <ls>Enter</>.
In addition you had activated the subsitution for application FI,
call-up point 0005 which works based on structure ACCIT. This
substitution is not supported any more in S/4HANA. If you still need a
subsitution for deriving the functional area you can use the new
substitution for application FI, call-up point <zh>0006</> which can be
activated with IMG activity <DS:SIMG.V_T001Q_FI_0006_DC>Define and
Activate Substitution for Cost-of-Sales Accounting</>.
Note that you can enter the functional area also in the master data of
cost center, orders, G/L accounts etc. which should reduce the need for
using substitutions.

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?

To achieve that this error message is not sent any more, start the old
<DS:TRAN.OBBZ>transaction OBBZ</> and deactivate the obsolete
subsitution FI/0005 for all company codes: To do this, enter the value 0
(zero) in column <ls>Activation Level</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGL_PRE_CHECK023 - Substitution FI/0005 is not supported any more ?

  The SAP error message FGL_PRE_CHECK023 indicates that a specific substitution (in this case, FI/0005) is no longer supported in the current version of SAP. This typically occurs during the execution of financial processes, such as posting documents or running financial reports, where the system checks for valid substitutions.
  Cause:
  
  Deprecated Substitution: The substitution rule FI/0005 has been deprecated or removed in the current version of SAP you are using. This can happen due to changes in business processes, updates in the software, or changes in compliance requirements.
  Configuration Changes: The substitution may have been configured in a previous version of SAP, and the current version does not support it anymore.
  System Upgrade: If your system has recently been upgraded, certain substitutions may no longer be valid or supported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Substitution Rules: Check the current substitution rules in your SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB28 (for defining substitution rules) and reviewing the existing rules.
  Update or Remove the Substitution: If the substitution FI/0005 is no longer valid, you may need to either:
  
  Update the substitution to a new valid rule that meets your business requirements.
  Remove the substitution if it is no longer necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the release notes or documentation for your current SAP version to understand the changes made to substitution rules and any recommended alternatives.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the financial processes that were previously causing the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  Consult SAP Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the substitution is critical to your processes, consider reaching out to SAP support for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB28 (Substitution) and OB22 (Validation) for managing financial substitutions and validations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the specific substitution rule. SAP Notes often provide insights into known issues and recommended fixes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message FGL_PRE_CHECK023 effectively.