How To Fix GM056 - Version & is not permitted for actual postings

GM056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Version & is not permitted for actual postings

What causes this issue?

You would like to use the version &V1& in controlling area &V2& for an
actual transaction. The 'Record actual data' indicator is not set for
this version.

System Response

The version &V1& cannot be used when processing actual data.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different version or set the 'Record actual data' indicator in
the version maintenance. In doing so, be aware that version 000 is
usually only intended for actual data. If you want to open a different
version for the actual data, it must be a delta version.

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

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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM056 - Version & is not permitted for actual postings ?

  The SAP error message GM056 ("Version & is not permitted for actual postings") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly when dealing with budget management and actual postings. This error indicates that the version specified in the transaction is not allowed for actual postings, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Version Configuration: The version you are trying to use for the posting may not be configured to allow actual postings. In SAP, versions can be set up for different purposes, such as planning, budget control, or actuals.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified version.
  
  
  Posting Period: The version may be restricted to certain posting periods, and the current date may fall outside of those allowed periods.
  
  
  System Settings: The system settings or configuration may not allow actual postings for the specified version.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration