How To Fix GC323 - There are co codes without activation of business area balance sheets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 323

• Message text: There are co codes without activation of business area balance sheets

What causes this issue?

The consolidation of business areas is activated in your client.
However, company codes exist that did not activate the business area
balance sheets.

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?

Check whether these company codes are relevant for a consolidation
of business areas.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC323 - There are co codes without activation of business area balance sheets ?

  The SAP error message GC323 indicates that there are company codes (co codes) in your system that do not have the business area balance sheets activated. This can occur when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires business area reporting, but the necessary configuration has not been completed for all relevant company codes.
  Cause:
  
  Business Area Configuration: The company codes in question have not been configured to allow for business area balance sheets. This means that the system is unable to generate balance sheets based on business areas for those company codes.
  Missing Activation: The business area balance sheet feature may not have been activated for the specific company codes that are being referenced in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GC323 error, you need to activate the business area balance sheets for the affected company codes. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Business Area > Activate Business Area Balance Sheet.
  
  
  
  Activate Business Area Balance Sheets:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will see a list of company codes.
  Select the company codes that are causing the error and activate the business area balance sheet for them.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the business area is properly defined and that all necessary settings are in place for the company codes.
  Verify that the business area is assigned to the relevant accounts and that the necessary financial statements are set up.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Area Reporting: Business area reporting allows organizations to analyze financial data by different segments of the business. It is essential for companies that need to report financial performance across various divisions or product lines.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (to configure company codes) and S_ALR_87012284 (to view balance sheets by business area).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring business areas and balance sheets.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.