How To Fix FINS_FI_CLS031 - The grouping rule &1 does not exist

FINS_FI_CLS031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_CLS - Messages used for the impairments and FXs

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The grouping rule &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Grouping rules are defined in Customizing in IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.FINSVC_VAL_GRPRL>Define Rules for Grouping Journal Entry Line
Items for Valuation</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS031 - The grouping rule &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS031 indicates that a specific grouping rule, identified by the placeholder &1, does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during the execution of financial closing processes, particularly when trying to classify or group financial documents or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Grouping Rule: The most common cause is that the grouping rule specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration settings.
  The grouping rule was deleted or not created.
  Typographical errors in the rule name.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The grouping rule may not have been properly set up in the relevant configuration settings for financial closing.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the grouping rule was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the production environment, it may not be available.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Grouping Rule: Verify if the grouping rule exists in the system:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under