How To Fix GC309 - Place the cursor on a line that contiains a company and a trading partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Place the cursor on a line that contiains a company and a trading partner

What causes this issue?

You started the program to reconcile payables and receivables with
affiliated companies. To to this, you need to specify at least one
<DS:GLOS.company_code>company code</> and one partner company code. The
program determines the company codes according to the assignment of
<DS:GLOS.company>companies</> to company codes in Financial Accounting
Customizing.
You selected a line in which there is either no company or no trading
partner. This is why the program cannot determine a company code.

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?

Place the cursor on a line that contains a company and a trading
partner, and restart the reconciliation program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC309 - Place the cursor on a line that contiains a company and a trading partner ?

  The SAP error message GC309 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with intercompany transactions or when trying to post documents that involve multiple company codes and trading partners. The error indicates that the system requires you to specify a line item that includes both a company code and a trading partner.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Information: The line item you are trying to process does not contain both a company code and a trading partner. This is often the case in intercompany transactions where both elements are necessary for proper accounting.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for intercompany transactions may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the necessary relationships.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where either the company code or the trading partner is not specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Items: Review the line items in your document. Ensure that at least one line item contains both a valid company code and a trading partner. You can do this by placing the cursor on the line item and checking the details.
  Correct Data Entry: If you find that the necessary information is missing, you should enter the correct company code and trading partner in the relevant fields.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for intercompany transactions in your SAP system. Ensure that the trading partner is correctly defined in the system and that the necessary relationships between company codes are established.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on intercompany transactions and trading partner configurations.
  Seek Help from IT Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or IT department for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Intercompany Transactions: These are transactions that occur between two or more entities within the same corporate group. Proper configuration is essential for accurate financial reporting.
  Trading Partner: In SAP, a trading partner is an entity with which a company has a business relationship. This could be another company code within the same organization or an external entity.
  SAP Configuration: Ensure that the necessary settings for intercompany accounting are correctly configured in the SAP system, including the definition of company codes and trading partners.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC309 error and successfully process your transactions.