How To Fix GLPL310 - The actual record type may only be used as an attribute of a column

GLPL310 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLPL - Message class planning FI-SL/GL

• Message number: 310

• Message text: The actual record type may only be used as an attribute of a column

What causes this issue?

You have used the record type of actual data in the general selection
criteria. The record type of actual data may however only be used as
the attribute of a column in order to display actual and plan data next
to each other.

System Response

The check determined that the layout contains errors, meaning that the
layout cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the record type for plan data in the general selection criteria
or remove the record type from the general selections and enter the
record type as an additional characteristic at the column level.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLPL310 - The actual record type may only be used as an attribute of a column ?

  The SAP error message GLPL310, which states "The actual record type may only be used as an attribute of a column," typically occurs in the context of SAP's General Ledger (GL) or when working with financial data models. This error indicates that there is an issue with how the actual record type is being used in your data model or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Usage of Record Types: The error usually arises when the actual record type is being used in a context where it is not allowed. For example, it may be used as a standalone entity rather than as an attribute of a column in a data structure.
  Data Model Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or report definition where the actual record type is not properly defined or linked to the appropriate columns.
  Version Compatibility: Sometimes, the error can occur due to compatibility issues between different versions of