How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST077 - Check whether cost-of-sales accounting is active for your company codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Check whether cost-of-sales accounting is active for your company codes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST077 - Check whether cost-of-sales accounting is active for your company codes ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST077 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of cost-of-sales accounting for the specified company codes in the General Ledger (G/L) settings. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform operations that require cost-of-sales accounting, but it is not activated for the relevant company codes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that cost-of-sales accounting is not activated for the company codes you are working with. This can happen if:
  
  The company code is not configured to use cost-of-sales accounting.
  The necessary settings in the G/L account configuration are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and activate cost-of-sales accounting for the affected company codes. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare G/L Accounts for Cost of Sales Accounting.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  In the configuration, check the settings for the relevant company codes.
  Ensure that the option for cost-of-sales accounting is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Cost-of-Sales Accounting:
  
  If it is not activated, you will need to enable it for the company codes in question.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Review G/L Account Settings:
  
  Ensure that the G/L accounts used in your transactions are properly configured for cost-of-sales accounting.
  Check the account type and ensure that they are set up to allow for cost-of-sales postings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost-of-Sales Accounting: This is a method of accounting that focuses on the costs associated with the production of goods sold by a company. It is essential for businesses that need to track their cost of goods sold (COGS) accurately.
  Company Code Configuration: Each company code in SAP can have different settings, and it is crucial to ensure that they are configured correctly based on the business requirements.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: If you continue to experience issues, consider checking SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation for additional troubleshooting steps or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST077 error and ensure that cost-of-sales accounting is properly configured for your company codes.