How To Fix GK297 - Posting level &2: Remove the units from the selection screen

GK297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Posting level &2: Remove the units from the selection screen

What causes this issue?

Consolidation units cannot be specified on the selection screen for
method &V3& in conjunction with document type &V1& (with posting level
&V2&).

System Response

When posting level &V2& is used, a limitation of consolidation units
cannot be made if one of the following applies:
The "cumulative document" indicator is selected
The entry is posted to the partner unit
A limitation of consolidation units for reclassifications with
posting level &V2& is generally <ZH>not</> allowed in the update run.
An explicit entry is always possible for standardizing entries that use
posting levels 01 or 10.

How to fix this error?

Remove the consolidation unit on the selection screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK297 - Posting level &2: Remove the units from the selection screen ?

  The SAP error message GK297, which states "Posting level &2: Remove the units from the selection screen," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or reporting where the system expects a certain format or input that does not include units of measure.
  
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Input: The selection screen for the transaction or report you are trying to execute includes fields for units of measure, which are not applicable for the posting level you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the posting level may not support unit measures, leading to this error when they are included in the selection criteria.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not require or allow for unit measures, and including them leads to a conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK297 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Remove Units of Measure: Go back to the selection screen of