How To Fix G0277 - Specify only one task with category 'Item subst./Ret.earnings' in TG &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Specify only one task with category 'Item subst./Ret.earnings' in TG &1

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.task_group>Task group</> &v1& has more than one
<DS:GLOS.task>task</> of the category 'Item substitution/Retained
earnings'. Only one task is needed for this category.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Define a maximum of only one task for item substitutions/retained
earnings in each task group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0277 - Specify only one task with category 'Item subst./Ret.earnings' in TG &1 ?

  The SAP error message G0277 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of tasks related to the category 'Item subst./Ret. earnings' in the context of a specific transaction group (TG) in SAP. This error typically arises when multiple tasks are defined for a single transaction group that fall under the same category, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The system expects only one task to be assigned to the transaction group for the specified category ('Item subst./Ret. earnings').
  If there are multiple tasks defined for this category within the same transaction group, the system cannot determine which task to execute, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Task Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the transaction group in question.
  Review the tasks that are assigned to the transaction group and identify those that fall under the category 'Item subst./Ret. earnings'.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Tasks:
  
  If you find multiple tasks assigned to the same category, you will need to remove or deactivate the duplicates.
  Ensure that only one task remains for the category 'Item subst./Ret. earnings' in the transaction group.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Groups (TG): These are used in SAP to group related tasks together for processing.
  Task Categories: Categories help in classifying tasks based on their functionality. In this case, 'Item subst./Ret. earnings' is a specific category that requires careful configuration.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: It may be helpful to refer to SAP Notes or the official SAP documentation for more detailed guidance on configuring transaction groups and tasks.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.