How To Fix GK258 - Validation & has no validation steps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Validation & has no validation steps

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.validation>Validation</> &V1& was created, but no validation
steps have yet been defined. Each validation step represents a check
for which a message is output if a negative result occurs.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that at least one validation step is defined for validation
&V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK258 - Validation & has no validation steps ?

  The SAP error message GK258, which states "Validation & has no validation steps," typically occurs in the context of validation rules in the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that a validation rule has been defined, but there are no associated validation steps to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validation Steps: The primary cause of this error is that the validation rule has been created without any steps defined. Validation steps are necessary for the system to know what checks to perform when the validation rule is triggered.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the validation settings, leading to the absence of steps.
  Inactive Validation: The validation might be inactive or not properly linked to the relevant transaction or document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK258 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Validation Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (for validations).
  Locate the validation rule that is causing the error.
  Ensure that there are validation steps defined for the rule. If not, you will need to create the necessary steps.
  
  
  
  Define Validation Steps:
  
  If there are no steps, you can add them by selecting the validation rule and clicking on the "Steps" button.
  Define the necessary conditions and actions for the validation steps.
  
  
  
  Activate the Validation:
  
  Ensure that the validation is activated. You can do this in the same configuration area where you defined the validation steps.
  
  
  
  Test the Validation:
  
  After making the changes, test the validation by executing the relevant transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to define validation steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in FI configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB28: For maintaining validations.
  OB29: For maintaining substitutions, which can sometimes be confused with validations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to validations and error messages.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to validation rules in the system.
  
  
  Testing Environment: It is advisable to make changes in a development or testing environment before applying them to production to avoid disruptions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK258 error and ensure that your validation rules are functioning correctly.