How To Fix GL431 - Hierarchichal summarization is only possible with identical tables

GL431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Hierarchichal summarization is only possible with identical tables

What causes this issue?

You have tried to roll up between different tables. However, the sender
and receiver table must be the same for rollups with hierarchical
summarization.

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?

Please enter the same table as the sender and receiver table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL431 - Hierarchichal summarization is only possible with identical tables ?

  The SAP error message GL431 indicates that there is an issue with hierarchical summarization in the context of General Ledger (GL) reporting. Specifically, it states that hierarchical summarization is only possible with identical tables. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to summarize data from different tables that do not have the same structure or characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Table Structures: The error occurs when the system tries to summarize data from multiple tables that have different field definitions, data types, or structures.
  Inconsistent Data Sources: If the data being summarized comes from different sources or configurations, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the reporting hierarchy or the data sources being used for the report.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Structures: Ensure that the tables you are trying to summarize have identical structures. This includes checking field names, data types, and lengths.
  Use Consistent Data Sources: Make sure