How To Fix FIPL_SAFT212 - GLT0 update is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPL_SAFT - SAFT: Message Class

• Message number: 212

• Message text: GLT0 update is not active

What causes this issue?

New General Ledger Accounting is activated. Updates in table GLT0 are
not activated.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If necessary, in Customizing, activate the update of balances in the
tables of classic General Ledger Accounting (GLT0) by selecting the
<DS:SIMG.V_FAGL_ACTIVECCL>Deactivate Update of Classic General Ledger
(GLT0)</> activity and checking the <LS>Write Classic General Ledger
(GLT0)</> checkbox.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPL_SAFT212 - GLT0 update is not active ?

  The SAP error message FIPL_SAFT212 GLT0 update is not active typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and is related to the General Ledger (GL) accounting data. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or update the GLT0 table (which stores line item data for the General Ledger) but the update process for this table is not active.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Update: The update for the GLT0 table may not be activated in the system configuration.
  Customizing Settings: There may be issues with the customizing settings related to the Financial Accounting module.
  System Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the updates for the GLT0 table.
  Transport Issues: If there were recent transports or changes made to the system, they may not have been properly applied or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Update Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the table GLT0.
  Ensure that the update for this table is active. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code SPRO and check the settings under Financial Accounting.
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to the General Ledger are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check the application logs for any related errors that might provide more context on why the update is not active.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary transports have been successfully imported and activated.
  Check for any missing objects or dependencies that might affect the GLT0 update.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that need to be applied.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart or a refresh of the application server may resolve temporary issues related to updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  GLT0 Table: This table is part of the General Ledger and contains line item data for financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03 (Display Document), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to analyze the data related to the error.
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Financial Accounting to understand the implications of the GLT0 table and its updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.