How To Fix GL236 - Extend the structure GLU2 to at least & periods

GL236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Extend the structure GLU2 to at least & periods

What causes this issue?

The number of period fields in the structure GLU2 does not suffice in
order to execute the rollup for the period entered.

System Response

You cannot execute the rollup.

How to fix this error?

Extend the structure GLU2 to at least &v1& period fields for each
required field group. You do so using the 'Update GLU2' function
(FI-SL configuration menu -> Environment -> Table installation).
You must enter the desired number of periods (for example, &v1&).
After you have performed this function, you must start the report
RGBCFL00 with all parameters so that all FI-SL programs are
regenerated. However, you should not execute this report if you are
working in a productive system because this could lead to errors.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL236 - Extend the structure GLU2 to at least & periods ?

  The SAP error message GL236, which states "Extend the structure GLU2 to at least & periods," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when there is an issue with the configuration of the General Ledger (G/L) accounts or the structure of the G/L data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system requires a certain number of periods to be defined in the G/L structure (GLU2) for the financial year, but the current configuration does not meet this requirement. This can happen due to:
  
  Insufficient Periods Defined: The structure GLU2 has not been extended to accommodate the required number of periods for the fiscal year.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the fiscal year variant or the accounting period settings that require more periods than currently defined.
  Data Migration or Upload Issues: When migrating data or uploading financial data, the structure may not have been properly configured to handle the incoming data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GL236