How To Fix >5187 - Reconciliation key &1 is not flagged for aggregation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Reconciliation key &1 is not flagged for aggregation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5187 - Reconciliation key &1 is not flagged for aggregation ?

  The SAP error message 5187 indicates that a reconciliation key (often related to financial accounting) is not flagged for aggregation. This typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when trying to perform certain operations that require the reconciliation key to be aggregated.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The reconciliation key may not be properly configured in the system to allow for aggregation.
  Missing Flag: The specific reconciliation key in question is not marked as "aggregated" in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an issue with how the reconciliation key was entered or set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the reconciliation keys in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the reconciliation key in question is set up correctly and is flagged for aggregation.
  
  
  
  Modify Reconciliation Key Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, navigate to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the reconciliation key.
  Look for options related to aggregation and ensure that the key is marked accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to reconciliation keys and aggregation to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system version or configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the reconciliation key functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration) or other related transactions that deal with financial accounting and reconciliation.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to reconciliation keys and their settings.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of any changes made for future reference and for other team members who may encounter similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 5187 and ensure that your reconciliation keys are properly configured for aggregation.