How To Fix GB107 - Validation & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GB - Messages used by the Boolean code generator

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Validation & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Validation does not exist.

System Response

Creates a validation with this name if confirmed by the user.

How to fix this error?

Press the Return key to confirm or press F3 to abort.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB107 - Validation & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "GB107 Validation & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's validation checks, particularly when working with financial documents or data entries. This error indicates that a specific validation rule, identified by the "&" placeholder, is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validation Rule: The validation rule that the system is trying to apply does not exist in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The validation might have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the validation was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the validation rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validation Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (for validation) or OB29 (for substitutions) in the SAP GUI.
  Verify if the validation rule exists and is correctly configured.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Validation:
  
  If the validation rule is missing, you can create a new validation rule by following the steps in the validation configuration.
  Ensure that the validation logic is correctly defined according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the validation was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the validation was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the validation rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations related to your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB28: Maintain Validation
  OB29: Maintain Substitution
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the "GB107 Validation & does not exist" error and implement a solution to resolve it.