How To Fix GB559 - Read msg long txt before maintaining substitutions/rules for COS accting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Read msg long txt before maintaining substitutions/rules for COS accting

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain substitutions for cost of sales accounting (CSA).
You can check the field contents of various structures in the
<LS>requirements</> for the substitution.
The system makes entries in this field when you call up a substitution.
You can use all the fields that are displayed to define your
substitution.
<ZH>Note</>
If you use the <LS>Controlling (CO)</> component, note the following
restriction:
For internal CO postings like assessments, distributions, or cost
reposting, entries <ZH>cannot</> be made in all fields in the <ZH>ACCHD
</> and <ZH>ACCTIT</> structures when you call up a substitution.
<DS:TX.ACC_CO_LIST>Alphabetical list</> of all the fields not filled by
CO internal postings.

How to fix this error?

If you use the <CO</> component, make sure that you are not using any
of the fields listed in the table in your substitution.
See OSS Note 85799 (Collective note for cost of sales accounting)
Note
You can switch off this message in Customizing. In the implementation
guide (IMG) under <LS>General Controlling -> Change Message Control</>
(application area <LS>GB</>, message number <LS>559</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GB559 - Read msg long txt before maintaining substitutions/rules for COS accting ?

  The SAP error message GB559, which states "Read msg long txt before maintaining substitutions/rules for COS accting," typically occurs in the context of maintaining substitutions or rules for Cost Accounting (CO) in SAP. This error indicates that there is a requirement to read the long text associated with the message before proceeding with the maintenance of substitutions or rules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The error suggests that there is a long text message that needs to be reviewed. This long text often contains important information or instructions related to the maintenance of substitutions or rules.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Cost Accounting module that are not properly set up, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain substitutions or rules in the CO module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Read the Long Text: 
  
  To resolve the error, you should first read the long text associated with the message. You can do this by navigating to the message in the SAP GUI and selecting the option to display the long text. This text will provide specific guidance on what needs to be done.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for substitutions and rules in the CO module. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  You can access the configuration settings through the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant sections for Cost Accounting.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to maintain substitutions and rules. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the long text does not provide sufficient information, consult SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on maintaining substitutions and rules in Cost Accounting.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBBH (for maintaining substitutions) and OKEQ (for maintaining rules).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in maintaining substitutions and rules are adequately trained and have access to relevant documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the GB559 error and successfully maintain substitutions and rules for Cost Accounting in SAP.