How To Fix GL468 - Partner summarization is only possible in hierarchical summarization

GL468 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Partner summarization is only possible in hierarchical summarization

What causes this issue?

You checked off the field 'Summarize partner' without having entered a
hierarchy dimension. Partner summarization is, however, only possible
in 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?

Enter either a valid hierarchy dimension or do not check off the
'Summarize partner' field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL468 - Partner summarization is only possible in hierarchical summarization ?

  The SAP error message GL468, which states "Partner summarization is only possible in hierarchical summarization," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and reporting, particularly when dealing with partner accounts in the General Ledger (GL). This error indicates that the system is trying to perform a summarization operation that is not compatible with the current configuration or the type of summarization being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Summarization Type: The error arises when the system is attempting to summarize partner accounts using a method that is not hierarchical. Hierarchical summarization is required for partner accounts because it allows for a structured way to aggregate data based on relationships between different accounts.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not align with the requirements for partner summarization. This could include settings in the financial accounting module or specific settings related to partner accounts.
  
  
  Data Structure: The data being processed may