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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 correctly and that they are set to positive values.
  Adjust any field positions that are incorrectly set to zero or negative.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, review the values being entered in the journal entry.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that any numeric fields contain positive values where applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring journal entry layouts and understanding field positions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the journal entry process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining journal entry layouts) or OBY1 (for defining document types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to the journal entry layout configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GK760 error in SAP.