How To Fix GL234 - Additional quantity & and & should be summarized

GL234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Additional quantity & and & should be summarized

What causes this issue?

At rollup execution, the system creates a record with the additional
unit of measure &V1&. This unit of measure is to be written to a record
with the unit &V2&, which would lead to data inconsistencies.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL234 - Additional quantity & and & should be summarized ?

  The SAP error message GL234 typically indicates that there is an issue with the quantity fields in a transaction, specifically that the additional quantity and the total quantity should be summarized. This error often arises in the context of goods movements, inventory management, or financial postings where quantities are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantity Fields: The error usually occurs when there is a discrepancy between the additional quantity being entered and the total quantity expected in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter incorrect values in the quantity fields, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Quantity Entries: Check the values entered for the additional quantity and total quantity. Ensure that they are consistent and correctly summarized.
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is due to configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to