How To Fix GJ636 - Equity Group & Is Suspended.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Equity Group & Is Suspended.

What causes this issue?

The entered equity group is currently suspensed.

System Response

A cash call cannot be performed on a suspensed equity group.

How to fix this error?

Verify that the equity group is suspensed. If it is suspensed, no cash
call can be performed. If the equity group should not be suspensed,
check the venture master to determine if the equity group suspense flag
is blank.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ636 - Equity Group & Is Suspended. ?

  The SAP error message GJ636, which states "Equity Group & Is Suspended," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Joint Venture Accounting (JVA) module. This error indicates that the equity group in question has been suspended, which can prevent further processing of transactions related to that equity group.
  Cause:
  
  
  Suspended Equity Group: The equity group has been marked as suspended in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The equity group is no longer active or relevant for accounting purposes.
  There may be a need to perform maintenance or corrections on the equity group.
  The equity group may have reached the end of its lifecycle or is undergoing a transition.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the JVA module that have led to the suspension of the equity group.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the equity group that have triggered the suspension.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equity Group Status: 
  
  Navigate to the equity group in question and check its status. You can do this through transaction codes like OJEV (for equity group maintenance) or GJ20 (for equity group overview).
  If the equity group is indeed suspended, you may need to reactivate it if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Reactivation:
  
  If you determine that the equity group should be active, you can change its status from suspended to active. This typically involves editing the equity group settings in the JVA configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or internal policies regarding the management of equity groups to ensure compliance with business processes.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that all data related to the equity group is accurate and complete. Correct any discrepancies that may have led to the suspension.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the JVA module, such as:
  
  GJ20 - Equity Group Overview
  GJ21 - Equity Group Master Data
  OJEV - Equity Group Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error GJ636 or equity group management. SAP Notes often contain fixes, workarounds, or additional information about known issues.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to equity group statuses.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to the JVA module, consider seeking training or reviewing documentation to better understand how equity groups function within SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the GJ636 error and restore functionality to the affected equity group.