How To Fix GG806 - Maintain the field usage for the cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Maintain the field usage for the cycle

What causes this issue?

The error could be due to the following:
a) You have established at cycle level that you can or must make an
entry in the field currently being processed. You must therefore now
define where you can make the entry (either as a single value, within
an interval or within a set).
b) You have established at cycle level that you cannot make an entry in
the field currently being processed. Yet, you have also established
that you can enter the field as a single value, within an interval or
within a set. This definition is incorrect.

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?

Please observe the above requirements.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG806 - Maintain the field usage for the cycle ?

  The SAP error message GG806, which states "Maintain the field usage for the cycle," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cycles in the context of cost allocation or distribution.
  Cause:
  The error GG806 usually arises when there is a configuration issue related to the field usage settings for a cycle in the SAP system. This can happen if:
  
  Field Usage Not Defined: The system requires specific field usage settings for the cycle, but they have not been defined or maintained in the configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The cycle may not have the necessary parameters or settings configured correctly in the controlling area.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the cycle, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GG806 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for the controlling area.
  Use transaction code OKO7 to access the "Maintain Field Usage" settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Field Usage:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if the field usage for the relevant cycle is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create or modify the field usage settings according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Cycle Settings:
  
  Ensure that the cycle is correctly set up in the system. You can use transaction code KSV1 (for creating a cycle) or KSV2 (for changing a cycle) to review the cycle settings.
  Verify that all necessary parameters are filled in and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific cycle you are working with to ensure that all required fields and settings are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the cycle to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, 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 OKO7, KSV1, KSV2, and KSV3 for managing cycles and field usage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error GG806 for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring cycles and field usage in the Controlling module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GG806 error and ensure that your cycle configurations are correctly maintained.