How To Fix GC118 - Validation group & not defined

GC118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Validation group & not defined

What causes this issue?

The validation group you have selected has not yet been defined.

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?

Select an existing validation group or create this validation group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC118 - Validation group & not defined ?

  The SAP error message GC118, which states "Validation group & not defined," typically occurs when there is an issue with the validation group configuration in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, where validation rules are applied to ensure data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validation Group: The specified validation group does not exist in the system. This can happen if the group was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The validation group may not be properly configured or linked to the relevant transaction or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the validation group.
  Transport Issues: If the validation group was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to the production environment, it may not be available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validation Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (for validation) or OB29 (for substitution) to check if the validation