How To Fix GL502 - Summarization & does not exist

GL502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Summarization & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have tried to edit a summarization that does not exist under this
name.

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?

Check the name entered or display the possible entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GL502 - Details

• The SAP error message GL502 typically indicates that there is an issue with the summarization of General Ledger (GL) accounts. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of financial reports or when trying to access certain GL account data.
  Cause of GL502 Error
  
  Missing Summarization Data: The error often arises when the system cannot find the necessary summarization data for the specified GL account. This can happen if the summarization has not been performed or if the data has been deleted or corrupted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that prevent the proper summarization of GL accounts.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies in the database or issues with the underlying data can also lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the summarization data.
  
  Solution to GL502 Error
  
  Check Summarization Settings: Verify that the summarization settings for