How To Fix FINS_FI_CLS032 - No grouping fields defined for step &2 of grouping rule &1

FINS_FI_CLS032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: No grouping fields defined for step &2 of grouping rule &1

What causes this issue?

In the <DS:SIMG.FINSVC_VAL_GRPRL>customizing activity</> for defining
grouping rules no grouping fields are defined for step &V2& of grouping
rule &V1&.

In Cloud customer cannot define grouping rules

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS032 - No grouping fields defined for step &2 of grouping rule &1 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_FI_CLS032 indicates that there are no grouping fields defined for a specific step in a grouping rule. This error typically occurs in the context of financial closing processes, particularly when using the SAP Financial Closing cockpit or related functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A grouping rule is defined in the system, but it lacks the necessary grouping fields for one of its steps.
  The configuration for the grouping rule is incomplete or incorrect.
  The grouping rule is being executed, but the system cannot find the required fields to process the grouping.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Grouping Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the grouping rules in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under Financial Closing.
  Ensure that the grouping rule in question (identified by &1) has the necessary grouping fields defined for the specific step (&2).
  
  
  
  Define Grouping Fields:
  
  If the