How To Fix G5239 - Equity group & was valid between equity groups & and &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Equity group & was valid between equity groups & and &

Equity adjustment only adjusts postings between two equity group whose
valid periods follow each other.
Equity group &V1& was valid between the old equity group &V2& and the
new equity group &V3&.
Therefore you must run equity adjustment between equity groups &V2& and
&V1& first, and then between &V1& and &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5239 - Equity group & was valid between equity groups & and & ?

  The SAP error message G5239 typically indicates an issue related to equity groups in the context of financial transactions or postings. This error occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that involves equity groups that are not valid for the specified time period.
  Cause:
  The error message "G5239 Equity group & was valid between equity groups & and &" suggests that:
  
  The equity group you are trying to use is not valid for the date of the transaction.
  There may be a configuration issue where the validity periods for the equity groups are not set correctly.
  The equity group may have been changed or deactivated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for equity groups in SAP (Transaction Code: OX15 or similar).
  Verify the validity periods for the equity groups involved in the transaction. Ensure that the date of the transaction falls within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Review Equity Group Settings:
  
  Ensure that the equity groups are correctly defined and active in the system.
  Check if there are any changes made to the equity groups that might affect their validity.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Date:
  
  If possible, adjust the date of the transaction to fall within the valid period of the equity groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to equity groups for any specific configurations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (for equity group configuration) and others that may be related to financial postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to equity groups and the G5239 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify equity group settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G5239 error and implement a solution to resolve it.