How To Fix GG281 - Table & does not exist in FI-SL or is not a summary table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Table & does not exist in FI-SL or is not a summary table

What causes this issue?

Table &V1& is not known in Special Purpose Ledger or is not a summary
table.

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?

Use a different table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG281 - Table & does not exist in FI-SL or is not a summary table ?

  The SAP error message GG281 indicates that a specific table does not exist in the Financial Accounting - Special Ledger (FI-SL) module or that it is not a summary table. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or manipulate a table that the system cannot find or recognize as a valid summary table.
  Cause:
  
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified table name may be incorrect, or the table may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the table as a summary table.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the table.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data dictionary that prevent the system from recognizing the table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Table Name: Check the spelling and correctness of the table name in the transaction or program that is generating the error.
  Check Table Existence: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to verify if the table exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or check with your technical team.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the table is correctly configured as a summary table in the FI-SL settings. This may involve checking the configuration settings in transaction SPRO.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the table. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Transport Logs: If the table was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  Data Dictionary Consistency: Use transaction SE14 to check the consistency of the data dictionary and repair any inconsistencies if necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  FI-SL Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to the Financial Accounting - Special Ledger for more details on table structures and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or technical support team for further investigation.