How To Fix GL551 - Data is completely deleted before the summarization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Data is completely deleted before the summarization

What causes this issue?

You have chosen 'complete deletion' of the data already defined for an
area as the action to be performed before the summarization. However,
data may also be deleted in periods that are not processed in the
current summarization.
Example:
A summarization is performed for period 10 -> all data in periods 1 - 9
will also be deleted.

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?

Make sure that you want to delete the data.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL551 - Data is completely deleted before the summarization ?

  The SAP error message GL551 indicates that data has been completely deleted before the summarization process could take place. This typically occurs in the context of financial data processing, particularly when dealing with General Ledger (GL) accounts and summarization of financial data.
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The primary cause of this error is that the data intended for summarization has been deleted from the database. This could happen due to manual deletions, data archiving processes, or incorrect configurations in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the summarization process is not correctly configured, it may attempt to summarize data that no longer exists.
  Timing Issues: If the summarization process is scheduled to run at a time when data is being deleted or archived, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Verify if the data that should be summarized is still present in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables in the database.
  Review Deletion Processes: Investigate any recent data deletion or archiving processes that may have affected the data. Ensure that these processes are not removing data prematurely.
  Adjust Summarization Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the summarization process to ensure they are set up correctly and that they point to the right data.
  Re-run the Summarization: If the data is intact and the configuration is correct, try re-running the summarization process after ensuring that no deletions are occurring simultaneously.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as S_ALR_87012301 (for GL account balances) or FAGLB03 (for displaying GL account line items) to analyze the data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial data processing and summarization to understand the expected workflow and data dependencies.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GL551 error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.