How To Fix GU171 - Table & is not an active FI-SL summary table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Table & is not an active FI-SL summary table

What causes this issue?

You can only edit active FI-SL summary tables with this function.

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?

Enter an active summary table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU171 - Table & is not an active FI-SL summary table ?

  The SAP error message GU171 indicates that a specific table, which is expected to be an active FI-SL (Financial Accounting - Special Ledger) summary table, is not currently active in the system. This can occur for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing or inactive tables, or problems with the underlying data.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Table: The specified table is not activated in the system. This can happen if the table was never created or if it was deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the FI-SL module, leading to the system not recognizing the table as active.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the table from being recognized as active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table Activation:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the status of the table. Ensure that the table is active.
  If the table is inactive, you may need to activate it using transaction SE14 (Database Utility) or by using the appropriate activation function.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for FI-SL and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Check if the relevant settings for the summary table are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the table was transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Re-transport the objects if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for SAP Notes or patches related to FI-SL and the specific table in question. There may be known issues or fixes available.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for FI-SL to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  FI-SL Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Financial Accounting - Special Ledger for detailed configuration steps and requirements.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes that may address this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GU171 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.