How To Fix GL521 - Enter the summarization cost center & for the execution period

GL521 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Enter the summarization cost center & for the execution period

What causes this issue?

Summarization cost center &V1& has not yet been created for the
execution period. You cannot, therefore, summarize data to this cost
center.

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?

Create summarization cost center &V1& or replace it with a different
summarization cost center in cost center group maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GL521 - Details

• The SAP error message GL521 typically indicates that there is a missing entry for the summarization cost center or the execution period in a financial transaction or report. This error often arises in the context of financial postings, especially when dealing with cost centers and internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Summarization Cost Center: The system requires a summarization cost center to be specified for the transaction, but it has not been provided.
  Incorrect Execution Period: The execution period may not be defined correctly, or it may not match the fiscal year or period settings in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or cost center settings that prevent the system from recognizing the summarization cost center.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered incorrect or incomplete data in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Summarization Cost Center: Ensure that you enter a valid summarization cost center in the relevant field when prompted by