How To Fix FAGL_VALIDATION334 - &1 derivation rules found that use groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_VALIDATION -

• Message number: 334

• Message text: &1 derivation rules found that use groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION334 - &1 derivation rules found that use groups ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_VALIDATION334 indicates that there are derivation rules in the system that are using groups, which is not allowed in the context of the validation being performed. This error typically arises during the execution of financial processes, particularly in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Derivation rules are defined in a way that they reference groups (e.g., account groups, cost center groups) instead of individual accounts or specific criteria.
  The system is trying to validate or derive values based on these rules, but the use of groups is not permitted in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Derivation Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining derivation rules (e.g., transaction code OBY6 for G/L account derivation).
  Check the derivation rules that are currently defined and identify any that are using groups.
  
  
  
  Modify Derivation Rules:
  
  Change the derivation rules to use specific