How To Fix GK268 - Investee &1, item/SI &2: Discrepancy btw. chgs in invest. and totals DB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Investee &1, item/SI &2: Discrepancy btw. chgs in invest. and totals DB

What causes this issue?

There is an inconsistency between the sum of the individual book values
in the changes in investments table and the corresponding entry in the
totals database for investee unit &V1&, item/subitem &V2&. Either the
entry in the totals database or at least one book value in the changes
in investments table is incorrect.
Investments &V3& <> &V4& Totals Database

System Response

How to fix this error?

For the above investee unit/item/subitem, check the book values in the
changes in investments and the sum of the book values in the totals
database, and make the necessary corrections.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK268 - Investee &1, item/SI &2: Discrepancy btw. chgs in invest. and totals DB ?

  The SAP error message GK268 indicates a discrepancy between the changes in the investment and the totals in the database for a specific investee and item. This error typically arises in the context of investment management and can be related to various issues, such as data inconsistencies, incorrect postings, or issues with the configuration of the investment management module.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the investment changes recorded and the totals maintained in the database.
  Incorrect Postings: Transactions may have been posted incorrectly, leading to mismatches in the expected totals.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the investment management settings in SAP.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required data for the investment or related items may be missing or incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the investment data for the specified investee and item. Ensure that all changes have been correctly recorded and that there are no missing entries.
  Review Transaction History: Look at the transaction history for the investee and item to identify any discrepancies in postings.
  Reconcile Totals: Perform a reconciliation of the totals in the database with the expected values based on the changes made. This may involve running reports or using transaction codes to analyze the data.
  Correct Postings: If incorrect postings are identified, reverse or correct them as necessary to align the totals with the changes.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for investment management to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with a functional consultant or SAP support.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the GK268 error for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OIMR (Investment Management Reports) or IMR1 (Investment Management: Report) to analyze investment data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error GK268 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support for further assistance.