How To Fix GK757 - Field position &1 used more than once in journal entry layout &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 757

• Message text: Field position &1 used more than once in journal entry layout &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign the same item to two fields in the journal entry
layout.

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?

Please enter a different item which is not yet assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK757 - Field position &1 used more than once in journal entry layout &2 ?

  The SAP error message GK757 indicates that there is a problem with the journal entry layout configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that a field position is being used more than once in the specified journal entry layout. This can lead to confusion and errors in data entry or processing, as the system expects each field position to be unique within a layout.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Field Positions: The most common cause of this error is that the same field position has been assigned to multiple fields in the journal entry layout configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The layout may have been incorrectly set up, either during initial configuration or due to subsequent changes.
  Copying Layouts: If a layout was copied from another layout, it may inadvertently carry over duplicate field positions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK757 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Journal Entry Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code for journal entry layout configuration (e.g., OBA7 for Financial Accounting).
  
  
  
  Review the Layout:
  
  Open the journal entry layout specified in the error message.
  Check the field positions assigned to each field in the layout.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Look for any field positions that are assigned to more than one field. Each field position should be unique within the layout.
  
  
  
  Correct the Configuration:
  
  Modify the layout by either changing the field position of the duplicate fields or removing one of the duplicates if it is not needed.
  Ensure that each field has a unique position.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the layout.
  
  
  
  Test the Layout:
  
  Perform a test transaction using the updated journal entry layout to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (for defining journal entry layouts) and FB50 (for posting general ledger entries).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring journal entry layouts.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify journal entry layouts in the SAP system.
  Transport Requests: If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment following your organization's change management process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK757 error and ensure that your journal entry layout is correctly configured.