How To Fix GC480 - & places permitted for this group indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 480

• Message text: & places permitted for this group indicator

What causes this issue?

The specified characteristic is too long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC480 - & places permitted for this group indicator ?

  The SAP error message GC480 typically relates to issues with the assignment of a group indicator in the context of controlling or financial accounting. This error can occur when there is an attempt to post a transaction that is not allowed for a specific group indicator due to configuration settings or restrictions.
  Cause of Error GC480
  The error message GC480 usually indicates that the group indicator being used is not permitted for the transaction or the account being processed. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The group indicator may not be properly configured in the system for the specific transaction type or account.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified group indicator.
  Master Data Restrictions: The master data (such as cost centers, profit centers, or internal orders) may not be set up to allow postings with the specified group indicator.
  
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