How To Fix CBGL00417 - Method &1 for secondary value determination of symbol &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Method &1 for secondary value determination of symbol &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE CBGLT_SECONDARY_SYMB_DETERM OBJECT DOKU ID TX
The determination method &V1& specified for secondary value
determination for report symbol &V2& does not exist or is not active.

System Response

The system cannot determine the value for report symbol &V1&. The label
may therefore be incomplete.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EHS_NA_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether determination method &V1& exists and is active, and check
the settings in Customizing for <ZK>Global Label Management</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00417 - Method &1 for secondary value determination of symbol &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00417 indicates that there is an issue with the secondary value determination method for a specific symbol in the context of the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) accounting or during the execution of certain financial transactions.
  Cause:
  The error message "Method &1 for secondary value determination of symbol &2 does not exist" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The method for secondary value determination has not been defined in the system for the specified symbol. This could be due to incomplete configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Incorrect Symbol: The symbol referenced in the error message may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, the method may not have been implemented correctly.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or incomplete settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CBGL00417, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for secondary value determination in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  Ensure that the method for the specified symbol is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Symbol Definition:
  
  Check if the symbol mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area or using transaction codes like OBY6 or OBY7.
  
  
  
  Implement Missing Method:
  
  If the method for secondary value determination is missing, you may need to create it. This could involve defining a new method in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that the method is implemented correctly and is being called as expected.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBY6 (Define Symbols), and OBY7 (Define Methods).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CBGL00417 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CBGL00417 error in your SAP system.