How To Fix GC318 - Assignment only required for customers of group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Assignment only required for customers of group

What causes this issue?

The partner business area assignment is only carried out if the
customer is a trading partner within the group.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a customer that is indicated as being a memer of the group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC318 - Assignment only required for customers of group ?

  The SAP error message GC318 ("Assignment only required for customers of group") typically occurs in the context of customer master data management, particularly when dealing with customer groups in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a customer to a group that does not require such an assignment, or the assignment is not valid based on the configuration of the customer group.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Group Assignment: The customer is being assigned to a group that does not require an assignment, or the group is configured in such a way that it does not allow for the assignment of certain customers.
  Configuration Issues: The customer group settings in the SAP system may not be properly configured to allow for the assignment of customers.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as selecting the wrong customer group or entering invalid data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for customer groups in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBD2).
  Verify if the group is set up correctly and if it requires assignments for customers.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data to ensure that the customer is correctly defined and that all required fields are filled out.
  Ensure that the customer is eligible for the group you are trying to assign them to.
  
  
  
  Correct Assignment:
  
  If the customer does not need to be assigned to that group, remove the assignment.
  If the assignment is necessary, ensure that you are using the correct group that allows for the assignment of that specific customer.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on customer group assignments and requirements.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  XD01 (Create Customer)
  XD02 (Change Customer)
  XD03 (Display Customer)
  OBD2 (Customer Account Groups)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to customer assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GC318 error and implement a solution to resolve it.