How To Fix GA523 - Activate either 'Update' or 'Detailed list'

GA523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Activate either 'Update' or 'Detailed list'

What causes this issue?

You must choose either list display or update before running &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Choose at least one of the two indicators.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA523 - Activate either 'Update' or 'Detailed list' ?

  The SAP error message GA523, which states "Activate either 'Update' or 'Detailed list'," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when a user is trying to execute a report or transaction that requires specific settings to be activated.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects the user to choose between two options for output display:
  
  Update: This option is used when you want to update the database with the results of the transaction or report.
  Detailed List: This option is used when you want to display a detailed list of the results without updating the database.
  
  If neither option is selected, the system cannot proceed, leading to the GA523 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate one of the two options mentioned in the error message. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Check the Report/Transaction Settings: 
  
  When you are in the report or transaction screen, look for options or checkboxes