How To Fix GL555 - Perform the summarization without elimination of internal business volume

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Perform the summarization without elimination of internal business volume

What causes this issue?

The summarization has already been performed for year &v1& without
elimination of the internal business volume. To guarantee data
consistency, you must always perform a summarization without elimination
of internal business volume for this year.

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?

Correct your summarization definition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL555 - Perform the summarization without elimination of internal business volume ?

  The SAP error message GL555, which states "Perform the summarization without elimination of internal business volume," typically occurs during the process of summarizing financial data in the General Ledger (GL) module. This error is related to the configuration of the summarization process, particularly when dealing with internal business transactions.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The summarization settings in the system may not be correctly configured to handle internal business volumes. This can happen if the system is set to eliminate internal transactions, but the summarization process is trying to include them.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data being processed, such as incorrect account assignments or missing entries that prevent the summarization from completing successfully.
  
  
  Transaction Types: The error can also occur if the transaction types involved in the summarization are not set up correctly in the system, particularly if they are marked for elimination.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GL555 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the summarization process in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings for internal business volume are correctly configured. You may need to adjust the settings to allow for summarization without elimination.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  Verify the transaction types involved in the summarization process. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that the system is configured to handle them appropriately.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data being processed for any inconsistencies or errors. This includes verifying account assignments, ensuring that all necessary entries are present, and correcting any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the summarization process and how to configure it correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the summarization process to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Expert Help:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP Financials for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for company code settings) and OB52 (for posting periods) that may be related to the configuration of the GL.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to GL555 for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GL555 error and implement a solution to resolve it.