How To Fix FIOM_LOC701 - New general ledger is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIOM_LOC - Oman Localization

• Message number: 701

• Message text: New general ledger is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIOM_LOC701 - New general ledger is not active ?

  The SAP error message FIOM_LOC701, which states "New general ledger is not active," typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations that require the New General Ledger (New G/L) functionality, but it has not been activated in your SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  New G/L Not Activated: The most common cause of this error is that the New General Ledger has not been activated in the system. This can happen if the system is still using the classic General Ledger (G/L) accounting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or missing settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that prevent the New G/L from being utilized.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may specifically require the New G/L to be active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate New G/L:
  
  To activate the New General Ledger, you need to go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Migration > Activate New General Ledger Accounting.
  Follow the steps to activate the New G/L. Note that this process may require careful planning and should be done in consultation with your SAP Basis and FI consultants.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the New G/L are completed. This includes settings for document types, ledgers, and other related configurations.
  You can check the status of the New G/L by using transaction code OBY6 to see if the New G/L is active for your company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the New G/L for any specific prerequisites or steps that may be required for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, perform tests to ensure that the New G/L is functioning correctly and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Check the status of the New G/L.
  SCPR20: To check the activation status of the New G/L.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  
  
  Backup and Planning: Before making changes to the G/L settings, ensure that you have a backup and a rollback plan in case of any issues during the activation process.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIOM_LOC701 error and successfully activate the New General Ledger in your SAP system.