How To Fix GL433 - Sequence sets are not allowed in hierarchical summarization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 433

• Message text: Sequence sets are not allowed in hierarchical summarization

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please delete the sequence set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL433 - Sequence sets are not allowed in hierarchical summarization ?

  The SAP error message GL433, which states "Sequence sets are not allowed in hierarchical summarization," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with General Ledger (GL) accounts in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the summarization levels in the financial reporting structure.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The summarization levels in the financial statement version or report are incorrectly configured to include sequence sets, which are not permitted in hierarchical summarization.
  
  
  Use of Sequence Sets: Sequence sets are used to define a specific order for the display of accounts in reports. However, when hierarchical summarization is applied, the system does not allow the use of sequence sets.
  
  
  Report Settings: The report settings may be configured to use a sequence set while the report is expected to summarize data hierarchically.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GL433 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Financial Statement Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB58 to check the financial statement version.
  Ensure that the version does not include sequence sets if you are using hierarchical summarization.
  
  
  
  Modify Report Settings:
  
  If you are using a custom report, review the report settings to ensure that it is not configured to use sequence sets.
  Change the report configuration to use a standard summarization method that does not involve sequence sets.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchical Structure:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchical structure of accounts is correctly defined and does not conflict with the summarization settings.
  You may need to adjust the hierarchy to ensure it aligns with the reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to financial reporting and summarization to understand the limitations and requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the report again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB58 (Financial Statement Versions) and S_ALR_87012301 (Financial Statements) for reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to GL433 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GL433 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.