How To Fix GH704 - Customer enhancement saved - now activate this enhancement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GH - Help functions and tools in FI-SL

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Customer enhancement saved - now activate this enhancement

What causes this issue?

If you do not activate and check the table enhancement, for reasons of
consistency, no postings can be made to the Flexible General Ledger.

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?

Activate the changed table enhancement for the Flexible General Ledger
and then check this table enhancement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GH704 - Customer enhancement saved - now activate this enhancement ?

  The SAP error message GH704, which states "Customer enhancement saved - now activate this enhancement," typically occurs when a user has created or modified a customer enhancement (such as a user exit, BAdI, or enhancement spot) but has not yet activated it. This message serves as a reminder that the enhancement needs to be activated for it to take effect in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Enhancement Created or Modified: The user has saved a new enhancement or made changes to an existing one.
  Activation Pending: The enhancement is in a saved state but has not been activated, which means it is not yet available for use in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the enhancement. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the Enhancement Management Tool:
  
  Go to transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE19 (BAdI Implementation) or SE18 (BAdI Definition) depending on the type of enhancement you are working with.
  
  
  
  Locate the Enhancement:
  
  Navigate to the relevant enhancement (e.g., user exit, BAdI) that you have created or modified.
  
  
  
  Activate the Enhancement:
  
  In the enhancement management tool, you should see an option to activate the enhancement. This is usually done by selecting the enhancement and clicking on the "Activate" button or using the menu option for activation.
  If you are using a BAdI, you may need to go to the implementation and activate it there.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After activation, check for any errors or warnings that may arise during the activation process. Resolve any issues if they occur.
  
  
  
  Test the Enhancement:
  
  Once activated, test the enhancement to ensure it is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Enhancement Framework: SAP provides an enhancement framework that allows developers to add custom functionality to standard SAP applications without modifying the original code.
  User Exits and BAdIs: These are common types of enhancements. User exits are typically function modules that allow for custom code, while BAdIs (Business Add-Ins) are more flexible and can have multiple implementations.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your enhancements in a transport request if you plan to move them to a quality or production environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GH704 error and successfully activate your customer enhancement in SAP.