How To Fix GK356 - The dependent & field contains an invalid range of values (see &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 356

• Message text: The dependent & field contains an invalid range of values (see &)

What causes this issue?

The &V1& field is dependent on the fields &V2&, that is, the value of
the &V1& field is only valid in conjunction with the values of the &V2&
field.
You can discern this combination by pressing the F4 Help key on the
&V1& field. There, several columns of fields list the valid
combinations of the &V1& and &V2& fields.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Distinguish between the following two situations:
The range of values for the &V1& field are valid for this field, but
not when combined with the value or values of the independent fields
&V2&.
The range of values for the &V1& field is invalid for this field.
In either case you must change the value(s) in the &V1& or &V2& fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK356 - The dependent & field contains an invalid range of values (see &) ?

  The SAP error message GK356 indicates that there is an issue with a dependent field in a data entry or configuration process. Specifically, it means that the values entered in a dependent field do not fall within the valid range of values that are expected based on the value of another field.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value Range: The value entered in the dependent field does not match the expected range defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or a misunderstanding of the valid values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the dependent field's value range is not properly defined or updated.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that lead to invalid value ranges.
  Business Rules: The business rules defined in the system may restrict the values that can be entered based on the selection of another field.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values entered in the dependent field and ensure they are within the valid range. Refer to the documentation or help text associated with the fields to understand the valid values.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for the dependent field to ensure that the valid ranges are correctly defined. This may involve looking at the customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Look for any documentation or help texts that explain the relationship between the fields and the valid ranges for the dependent field.
  Data Validation: If applicable, run data validation checks to identify any inconsistencies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional expert who can provide guidance based on the specific context of your SAP implementation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access the relevant configuration or data entry screens.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK356 error and implement a solution to resolve it.