How To Fix MSITEM118 - New General Ledger Accounting not active for selected company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSITEM - Line Item Display with ALV, RFITEM**

• Message number: 118

• Message text: New General Ledger Accounting not active for selected company codes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSITEM118 - New General Ledger Accounting not active for selected company codes ?

  The SAP error message MSITEM118 indicates that the New General Ledger Accounting (New G/L) is not active for the selected company codes. This can occur when you attempt to perform transactions that require New G/L functionality, but the company code in question has not been configured to use it.
  Cause:
  
  New G/L Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the New General Ledger Accounting has not been activated for the specific company code you are trying to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that prevent the New G/L from being activated.
  Legacy System: If the company code was created in a legacy system or if it has not been migrated to the New G/L, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to activate the New General Ledger Accounting for the affected company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Current Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OBY6 (Activate New G/L).
  Check if the company code is listed and whether the New G/L is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate New G/L:
  
  If the company code is not activated, you can activate it by selecting the company code and choosing the option to activate New G/L.
  Follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
  
  
  
  Verify Settings:
  
  After activation, ensure that all necessary settings for the New G/L are configured correctly, including document splitting, ledger settings, and other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After activation, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the New G/L functionality is working as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Activate New G/L
  OBY7: Check New G/L Activation Status
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating New G/L and related configurations.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSITEM118 error and successfully activate the New General Ledger Accounting for your company codes.