How To Fix ID_FICN120 - Profit center & segment only support new G/L

ID_FICN120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_FICN -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Profit center & segment only support new G/L

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ID_FICN120 - Details

• The SAP error message ID_FICN120 indicates that the system is trying to use profit center and segment accounting features that are only supported in the New General Ledger (New G/L) functionality. This error typically arises when you are working with classic General Ledger (Classic G/L) settings, which do not support the use of profit centers and segments in the same way that the New G/L does.
  
  Cause:
  
  Classic G/L Usage: The system is configured to use the Classic G/L, which does not support profit center and segment accounting.
  
  Configuration Issues: The company code or the relevant settings may not be properly configured to use the New G/L.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require profit center and segment information that is not available in the Classic G/L.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate New G/L: If your organization intends to use profit center and segment accounting, you should consider migrating to the New G/L. This involves:
  
  Activating the New G/L