How To Fix FE791 - Please complete the ledger field.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Please complete the ledger field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE791 - Please complete the ledger field. ?

  The SAP error message FE791, which states "Please complete the ledger field," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where the ledger information is required but not provided. This error is often encountered in the context of the New General Ledger (New GL) functionality in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Ledger Information: The ledger field is not filled in the transaction or document you are trying to post. This can happen if the configuration does not require a ledger or if the user did not enter the required information.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the ledger field for the specific transaction type or document type.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or fill in the ledger field.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FE791 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are entering all required fields in the transaction. Specifically, look for the ledger field and make sure it is filled out correctly.
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  Ensure that the ledger settings are correctly configured for the relevant company code and account type.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the ledger. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) or F-02 (General Posting) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error FE791 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on the New General Ledger functionality in SAP to better understand how to manage ledger postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FE791 error and implement a solution to resolve it.