How To Fix GB207 - Validation/substitution: Programs should be regenerated

GB207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Validation/substitution: Programs should be regenerated

What causes this issue?

Although generation of main programs for validation, substitutions and
rules is over, no coding for individual validations, substitutions or
rules was regenerated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To prevent potential errors, generate the coding for your validations,
substitutions and rules. Upon completion of the client copy, run report
RGUGBR00 in the target client. When you do so, select the following
parameters:
"Generate rules"
"Generate validations"
"Generate substitutions"
"Generate sets"
"Generate rule usage"
"Generate validation usage"
"Generate substitution usage"

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB207 - Validation/substitution: Programs should be regenerated ?

  The SAP error message GB207, which states "Validation/substitution: Programs should be regenerated," typically occurs in the context of validation and substitution rules in the SAP system. This error indicates that the validation or substitution logic has been modified, and the associated programs need to be regenerated to reflect these changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Validation/Substitution Rules: If you have made changes to the validation or substitution rules in the SAP system (e.g., adding, modifying, or deleting rules), the system requires the associated programs to be regenerated.
  Transport Requests: If validation or substitution rules were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the target system may not have the latest program versions.
  System Upgrades or Patches: Sometimes, after an upgrade or patch, the system may require regeneration of programs to ensure compatibility with the new version.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GB207 error, you need to regenerate the affected programs. Here are the steps to