How To Fix FO230 - Grouping characteristic &2 is not assigned to characteristic group &1


FO230 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

  • Message number: 230

  • Message text: Grouping characteristic &2 is not assigned to characteristic group &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO230 - Grouping characteristic &2 is not assigned to characteristic group &1 ?
    The SAP error message FO230 indicates that a grouping characteristic (in this case, &2) is not assigned to the specified characteristic group (represented by &1). This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a specific grouping characteristic to be linked to a characteristic group.
    
    Cause: Missing Assignment: The grouping characteristic has not been assigned to the characteristic group in the configuration settings. Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset master data or in the settings for the characteristic groups. Data Entry Error: The user may have entered data incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the grouping characteristic and the characteristic group.
    Solution: Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO). Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Characteristic Groups. Verify that the grouping characteristic is correctly assigned to the characteristic group in

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