How To Fix GL428 - Do not enter a sender field for dimension & in field movement &

GL428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Do not enter a sender field for dimension & in field movement &

What causes this issue?

When you roll up between different tables, you must not enter a sender
field for the dimensions company code or global company in the relevant
field movement.

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?

Remove the relevant sender field from the field movement and enter a
substitution activity which allows you to roll up into a fixed company
code or a fixed global company.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL428 - Do not enter a sender field for dimension & in field movement & ?

  The SAP error message GL428 typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with dimensions in General Ledger (GL) accounting. This error indicates that a sender field has been incorrectly entered for a specific dimension in a movement type that does not allow it.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user attempts to enter a sender field (such as a cost center, internal order, or other dimensions) for a movement type that does not require or allow it.
  The configuration of the movement type or the specific GL account does not support the entry of sender fields for the specified dimension.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GL428 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the movement type you are using. Ensure that it is set up to allow sender fields for the dimensions you are trying to enter.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings