How To Fix GI709 - New activity may not post to the general ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 709

• Message text: New activity may not post to the general ledger

What causes this issue?

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.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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 Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the activity type in the SAP system (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Ensure that the activity type is set up to allow postings to the G/L.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Center Settings:
  
  Check the cost center configuration (Transaction code: KS01/KS02).
  Ensure that the cost center is active and allowed to post to the G/L.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period:
  
  Check the posting period settings (Transaction code: OB52).
  Ensure that the period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Examine Transaction Type:
  
  Review the transaction type settings to ensure that it is allowed to post to the G/L.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the posting.
  This can be checked through transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OAYZ: Activity Type Configuration
  KS01/KS02: Cost Center Master Data
  OB52: Posting Periods
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GI709 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.