How To Fix GLE_MCA596 - Ledger &1 has not been activated for reporting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_MCA - Multicurrency Accounting

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Ledger &1 has not been activated for reporting

What causes this issue?

You want to evaluate the ledger. However, the system has detected that
the FI-SL summary table assigned to the ledger has not been activated
for reporting.

System Response

You cannot run the report.

How to fix this error?

To be able to evaluate the report, you must activate the corresponding
summary table for reporting.

Procedure for System Administrators

Activate the summary table for reporting in Customizing for Financial
Accounting under <ZK>Financial Accounting -> Special Purpose Ledger ->
Information System -> Drilldown Reports -> Use Drilldown Reports ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUGCU0GCRE1>Activate Drilldown Reporting for FI-SL
Tables</>.</>
Activation is executed in the same way as when using the drilldown tool.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_MCA596 - Ledger &1 has not been activated for reporting ?

  The SAP error message GLE_MCA596 indicates that a specific ledger has not been activated for reporting purposes. This can occur in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when working with the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Ledger Not Activated: The ledger in question has not been activated for reporting in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the New GL settings, where the ledger is not properly set up for reporting.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ledger for reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Ledger:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Ledgers > Define and Activate Ledgers.
  Check if the ledger in question is listed and ensure it is activated for reporting.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ledger is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings for the ledger in the New GL configuration.
  Verify that the ledger is assigned to the appropriate company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ledger. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific ledger and reporting settings to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. Try running the report again to confirm that the ledger is now accessible.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB22 (for ledger settings) or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GLE_MCA596 error and successfully activate the ledger for reporting in SAP.