Message type: E = Error
Message class: GI - FI-SL update
Message number: 709
Message text: New activity may not post to the general ledger
You have defined a new activity that you want to update the general
ledger. However, this is not allowed, as only hard-coded activities
(defined by SAP) can update the general ledger in data base version 1.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
GI709
- New activity may not post to the general ledger ?The SAP error message GI709 ("New activity may not post to the general ledger") typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that is not allowed to affect the general ledger (G/L). This can happen for various reasons, often related to configuration settings or the nature of the transaction being processed. Causes: Activity Type Configuration: The activity type being used may not be configured to post to the G/L. This can happen if the activity type is set up for internal cost allocation only. Cost Center Settings: The cost center associated with the transaction may not be allowed to post to the G/L. Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new postings to the G/L. Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may be restricted from posting to the G/L based on company policy or configuration. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the G/L. Solutions: Check
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