How To Fix GG801 - You have not entered a valid user exit

GG801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 801

• Message text: You have not entered a valid user exit

What causes this issue?

If you want to define a master data exit for a field, it must have the
format =xx , where xx represents a 2-digit number.
The user exit itself must exist as an include in program SAPLGUMD.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG801 - You have not entered a valid user exit ?

  The SAP error message GG801, which states "You have not entered a valid user exit," typically occurs in the context of user exits in SAP, particularly when working with enhancements or customizations in the system. User exits are predefined points in the SAP code where you can add your own custom code without modifying the original SAP codebase.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid User Exit Name: The user exit name you have entered may not exist or may be misspelled.
  User Exit Not Implemented: The user exit you are trying to use may not have been implemented in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or implement the user exit.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the user exit from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Exit Name: Verify that the user exit name you are entering is correct and exists in the system. You can check the