How To Fix GLE_ECS_MSG_S016 - Error in the auto correction processor

GLE_ECS_MSG_S016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MSG_S - Predefined Messages in Error Correction System

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error in the auto correction processor

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MSG_S016 - Error in the auto correction processor ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MSG_S016 indicates that there is an issue with the auto-correction processor in the context of the General Ledger (GL) accounting. This error typically arises during the execution of processes that involve automatic corrections in financial documents, such as during the posting of documents or during the execution of certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The specific causes of the GLE_ECS_MSG_S016 error can vary, but common reasons include:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the auto-correction configuration can lead to this error. This might involve missing or incorrect parameters in the configuration of the auto-correction process.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the financial data being processed, such as invalid account assignments, missing master data, or incorrect document types.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the auto-correction.
  
  
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be caused by bugs in the SAP system or specific patches