How To Fix GI130 - Activity & must not post to General Ledger &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Activity & must not post to General Ledger &

What causes this issue?

This activity is assigned to the account balances at activity/company
code/ledger level (Tables T886A and T886B).
However, the activity definition (Table T022) specifies that it may not
post to the account balances.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI130 - Activity & must not post to General Ledger & ?

  The SAP error message GI130 typically indicates that there is an issue with posting a transaction to the General Ledger (G/L) in the context of inventory management or goods movement. The message suggests that the activity you are trying to perform is not allowed to post directly to the G/L account.
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The G/L account may be configured in such a way that it does not allow postings from certain activities or transaction types. This is often the case with accounts that are meant for internal use or are not intended to be directly impacted by inventory movements.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the transaction may have restrictions that prevent it from posting to the G/L.
  
  
  Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transaction may not be valid or may not correspond to a G/L account that is open for postings.
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new postings to the G/L.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the G/L account in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow postings from the relevant transaction types. This can be done in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Review Document Type: Check the document type being used for the transaction. Ensure that it is configured correctly and allows postings to the G/L.
  
  
  Validate Account Assignment: Ensure that the account assignment for the transaction is valid and corresponds to an appropriate G/L account.
  
  
  Open Posting Period: Verify that the posting period is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or use a different period for the posting.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for more detailed information about the error, which may provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 to manage posting periods or FS00 to check G/L account settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration settings.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI/CO (Financial Accounting/Controlling) for further assistance.