How To Fix GK760 - Field position &2 in journal entry layout &1 is not positive

GK760 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 760

• Message text: Field position &2 in journal entry layout &1 is not positive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK760 - Field position &2 in journal entry layout &1 is not positive ?

  The SAP error message GK760, which states "Field position &2 in journal entry layout &1 is not positive," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or journal entries in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the journal entry layout, specifically that a field position defined in the layout is not set to a positive value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The journal entry layout may have been incorrectly configured, where a field position is defined with a non-positive value (zero or negative).
  Data Entry Error: During the entry of a journal, a field that is expected to have a positive value may have been entered incorrectly.
  Custom Development: If there are customizations or enhancements in the journal entry process, they may not be handling field positions correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Journal Entry Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the journal entry layout in SAP.
  Verify that all field positions are defined