How To Fix GC005 - Subgroup & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Subgroup & not maintained

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

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.subgroup>subgroup</> &V1& is not defined.

System Response

Abend

How to fix this error?

Define the specified subgroup in Subgroup Maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC005 - Subgroup & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message GC005, which states "Subgroup & not maintained," typically occurs in the context of managing cost centers, internal orders, or other organizational units in SAP. This error indicates that a specific subgroup has not been defined or maintained in the system, which is necessary for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Subgroup Definition: The subgroup that you are trying to use in your transaction or configuration has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Controlling, Financial Accounting) may not have been set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the field where the subgroup is specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Subgroup:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually through SPRO).
  Go to the section where subgroups are defined (e.g., for cost centers, it might be under "Controlling" -> "Cost Center Accounting" -> "Master Data" -> "Cost