How To Fix GL410 - Enter a substitution activity for field & in table T800M

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 410

• Message text: Enter a substitution activity for field & in table T800M

What causes this issue?

When rolling up between different tables, you must enter a substitution
activity for the dimensions company code or global company, which then
enables you to roll up into a fixed company code or a fixed global
company.

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?

Enter a valid substitution activity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL410 - Enter a substitution activity for field & in table T800M ?

  The SAP error message GL410 "Enter a substitution activity for field & in table T800M" typically occurs when there is a missing or incorrect configuration in the substitution rules for the General Ledger (GL) account postings. This error is related to the substitution functionality in SAP, which allows for the automatic replacement of certain fields during document entry based on predefined rules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Substitution Activity: The error indicates that there is no substitution activity defined for the specified field in the T800M table. This table is used to store substitution rules for various fields in financial documents.
  Incorrect Configuration: The substitution rules may not be properly configured, or the field in question may not have a corresponding substitution rule defined.
  Field Not Supported: The field for which the substitution is being attempted may not be supported for substitution in the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substitution Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger -> Document Entry -> Define Substitution).
  Review the substitution rules defined for the relevant field. Ensure that there is a valid substitution activity for the field that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Define a New Substitution Rule:
  
  If no substitution rule exists for the field, you may need to create one. Click on "New Entries" and define the necessary substitution activity for the field in question.
  Ensure that the logic for the substitution is correctly defined according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Field Name:
  
  Verify that the field name indicated in the error message is correct and corresponds to the intended field in the document.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the document entry process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the substitution rules or how to configure them, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T800M Table: This table contains the substitution rules for various fields in financial documents. You can view the entries in this table to understand the current configuration.
  Substitution Logic: Substitution can be used to automatically fill in fields based on certain conditions, which can help streamline data entry and ensure compliance with business rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB28 (Substitution) and OB22 (Validation) for managing substitution and validation rules in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GL410 error and ensure that the substitution functionality works as intended in your SAP system.