How To Fix GC066 - Specify quantity and unit cost for co. & tp. & for yr &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Specify quantity and unit cost for co. & tp. & for yr &

What causes this issue?

For supplier &V2& following data is missing: cost per unit and the
stock quantity at company &V1& related to the year &V3&.
This situation is erroneous because company &V1& shows a book value,
but neither a P&L rate in percent nor the cost for supplier &V2& has
been specified.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Depending on the variant used, do the following:
Calculate using percentage rates:
Add the profit and loss rate in percent for the supplier &V2&.
Calculate using quantities and unit costs:
Maintain the stock quantity for the inventory managing company &V1& and
the cost in local currency for supplier &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC066 - Specify quantity and unit cost for co. & tp. & for yr & ?

  The SAP error message GC066 typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with cost planning or budgeting. This error indicates that the system requires a quantity and unit cost to be specified for a particular company code, type, and year, but these values are missing or not properly entered.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the required fields for quantity and unit cost have not been filled in the relevant planning or budgeting transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning layout or the data entry screen, leading to the omission of these fields.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the necessary information or may have entered it incorrectly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary permissions to enter or view certain data fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that you have entered both the quantity and unit cost in the relevant fields. Go back to the transaction where the error occurred and fill in the missing information.
  Review Configuration: If you are responsible for system configuration, check the planning layout or data entry screen settings to ensure that the fields for quantity and unit cost are correctly configured and visible.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction you are using to understand the required fields and their significance.
  User Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing additional training for users on how to properly enter data in the system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter data in the relevant fields. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to budgeting and planning, such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or similar.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing quantity and unit cost, you should be able to resolve the GC066 error and proceed with your planning or budgeting activities in SAP.