How To Fix GC064 - Please enter sign, percentage rate, and indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Please enter sign, percentage rate, and indicator

What causes this issue?

When entering a percentage rate, a valid sign as well as the percentage
rate indicator are required for the calculation. The same is true for
the reverse order.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC064 - Please enter sign, percentage rate, and indicator ?

  The SAP error message GC064 ("Please enter sign, percentage rate, and indicator") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with interest calculations, tax rates, or similar financial data entries. This error indicates that the system requires specific information to proceed with the transaction or calculation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to execute a transaction that requires a percentage rate (such as an interest rate or tax rate) but has not provided the necessary details. Specifically, the system expects:
  
  Sign: Indicates whether the rate is positive or negative.
  Percentage Rate: The actual numerical value of the rate.
  Indicator: A code or flag that specifies the type of rate being entered (e.g., interest, tax, etc.).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GC064 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields related to the percentage rate. This includes:
  
  Entering a valid sign (e.g., "+" for positive or "-"