How To Fix GP119 - The distribution key has been set to 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 119

• Message text: The distribution key has been set to 0

What causes this issue?

The distribution key is set to 0 if you have changed the period values
manually in the period screen.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP119 - The distribution key has been set to 0 ?

  The SAP error message GP119, which states "The distribution key has been set to 0," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with wage types in SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP Payroll. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a distribution key that has not been properly defined or has been set to zero, which is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The distribution key may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the wage type configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the distribution key was inadvertently set to zero.
  Master Data Issues: The employee master data or payroll data may have inconsistencies or missing information that leads to the distribution key being set to zero.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they might be incorrectly setting the distribution key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration: 
  
  Go to the wage type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: PE01 or V_T512W).
  Ensure that the distribution key is correctly defined for the wage type in question.
  Make sure that the distribution key is not set to zero.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Validate Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema (Transaction code: PE01) to ensure that the distribution key is being processed correctly within the payroll calculation.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is not inadvertently setting the distribution key to zero.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation to identify where the error occurs and to gather more information about the context in which the error is triggered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific wage type or payroll process to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making changes, always test in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GP119 error and implement a solution to resolve it.