How To Fix GG290 - You cannot create substitution &

GG290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 290

• Message text: You cannot create substitution &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create substitution &V1&. You cannot do so because
the substitution begins with a number. Substitutions that begin with
a number are used by SAP only.

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?

Enter a different name for your substitution.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG290 - You cannot create substitution & ?

  The SAP error message GG290, which states "You cannot create substitution &," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue related to the configuration of substitution rules in the system. This error can arise in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where substitutions are used to replace or modify certain values during document processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The substitution rule may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify substitution rules.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters or conditions defined for the substitution may not be valid or may conflict with existing rules.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or restrictions that prevent the creation of new substitutions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for substitutions in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Document