How To Fix GK257 - Validation & has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Validation & has been deleted

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.validation>Validation</> &V1& no longer exists. It was deleted
after having been assigned to a consolidation group or consolidation
unit.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Check the assignments made to the relevant consolidation groups and
consolidation units.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK257 - Validation & has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message GK257, which states "Validation & has been deleted," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when a validation rule that is being referenced has been deleted from the system. This can happen during configuration changes or when a validation is no longer needed.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Validation Rule: The specific validation rule that is being referenced in a transaction or process has been deleted from the system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or transport of changes from one environment to another may lead to the deletion of validations.
  Incorrect Reference: The transaction or process may be incorrectly referencing a validation that does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validation Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (for validations) and check if the validation rule in question exists.
  If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the deletion was due to a transport request, check the transport logs to see if the validation was intentionally removed and if it can be restored.
  
  
  
  Update References:
  
  If the validation is no longer needed, ensure that any references to it in your processes or configurations are updated or removed to prevent further errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the changes made in the system to understand why the validation was deleted and if it was part of a larger change.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no other processes are affected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB28 (for validations) and OB29 (for substitutions) to manage validations and substitutions effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify validation rules in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.