How To Fix F7577 - New General Ledger active: Valuation is required entry field

F7577 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 577

• Message text: New General Ledger active: Valuation is required entry field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7577 - New General Ledger active: Valuation is required entry field ?

  The SAP error message F7577, which states "New General Ledger active: Valuation is required entry field," typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial document in the New General Ledger (G/L) and the system requires a valuation area to be specified, but it is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  New G/L Activation: The New G/L functionality is activated in your SAP system, which requires additional fields to be filled out during postings.
  Missing Valuation Area: The valuation area is not specified in the document you are trying to post. This is particularly relevant for asset accounting or inventory management where valuation is necessary.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the New G/L that require certain fields to be filled out that were not required in the classic G/L.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Entry: Ensure that you are entering all required fields in the document. Specifically, look for the valuation area field and make sure it is