How To Fix GH068 - The document summarization for field & is active in FI

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GH - Help functions and tools in FI-SL

• Message number: 068

• Message text: The document summarization for field & is active in FI

What causes this issue?

You activated document summarization in FI for field &V1&. This can
lead to problems if the Flexible General Ledger is to be reconciled
with the contents of the FI document (table BSEG).

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?

Check whether document summarization is required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GH068 - The document summarization for field & is active in FI ?

  The SAP error message GH068 indicates that document summarization is active for a specific field in Financial Accounting (FI). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to post a document that does not meet the summarization criteria defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Document Summarization Active: The summarization feature is enabled for certain fields in the FI module, which means that the system expects certain conditions to be met for the document to be processed.
  Field Configuration: The specific field mentioned in the error message may have been configured to require summarization, but the data being posted does not conform to the expected format or criteria.
  Inconsistent Data: The data being entered may not match the summarization rules, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GH068 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document summarization in the FI module. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting settings.
  Review the summarization settings for the specific field mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Document Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being posted meets the summarization criteria. This may involve checking the values in the relevant fields and ensuring they are consistent with the summarization rules.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Logic:
  
  If necessary, adjust the logic of the document posting to ensure that it adheres to the summarization requirements. This may involve changing the way data is grouped or summarized before posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on document summarization and the specific field in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, perform test postings to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the documents are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), FB01 (for document posting), and others that may be useful in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error GH068, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GH068 error and implement a solution to resolve it.