How To Fix F5808 - Field & is a required field for G/L account & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Field & is a required field for G/L account & &

What causes this issue?

The value for field "&v1&" in the interface to Financial Accounting is
an initial value but you are required to make an entry in the field
selection for G/L account "&v3&" in company code "&v2&" linked to the
field selection for posting key "&v4&".

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

It might be an error in the configuration of the G/L account field
selection. The initial application, used to call up the interface must
otherwise define a value for field "&v1&". If this is the case, contact
the consultant responsible for the application used to call up the
interface or get in contact with SAP directly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5808 - Field & is a required field for G/L account & & ?

  The SAP error message F5808 indicates that a required field for a General Ledger (G/L) account is missing or not filled in during a transaction. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial document, and certain mandatory fields are not populated.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Required Fields: Certain fields that are mandatory for the G/L account are not filled in. This could include fields like cost center, profit center, or other account-specific fields.
  Configuration Issues: The G/L account may be configured in such a way that it requires additional information that is not being provided in the transaction.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to perform may require specific fields to be filled in that are not typically required for other types of transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F5808 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the G/L account settings in the SAP system to identify which fields are marked as required. You can do this by navigating to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00) and checking the account's configuration.
  
  
  Fill in Missing Information: Ensure that all required fields are filled in when you are entering the transaction. This may include:
  
  Cost Center
  Profit Center
  Segment
  Any other fields that are marked as mandatory for the specific G/L account.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: If the error occurs for a specific transaction type, check the configuration for that transaction type to see if there are additional required fields that need to be populated.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for the specific requirements related to G/L account postings.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master Data), FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), and others that may be relevant to your posting process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the F5808 error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to enter the required fields in the transaction.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the F5808 error in SAP.