How To Fix 5R292 - Confinement No. greater than 4 not allowed for GML.

5R292 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Confinement No. greater than 4 not allowed for GML.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R292 - Confinement No. greater than 4 not allowed for GML. ?

  The SAP error message 5R292 ("Confinement No. greater than 4 not allowed for GML") typically relates to the configuration of Generalized Material Ledger (GML) in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the confinement number being used in the GML setup, specifically that it exceeds the allowed limit.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the confinement number specified in the configuration or transaction exceeds the maximum allowed value of 4. In the context of GML, confinement numbers are used to categorize or group materials, and the system has a predefined limit on how many categories can be used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Generalized Material Ledger in your SAP system. Ensure that the confinement numbers being used do not exceed the limit of 4.
  
  
  Adjust Confinement Numbers: If you find that the confinement number is set incorrectly, adjust it to