How To Fix GP307 - Distribution key & is not defined

GP307 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 307

• Message text: Distribution key & is not defined

What causes this issue?

You have tried to process a distribution key which has not yet been
created.

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?

Check the name you have entered.

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GP307 - Details

• The SAP error message GP307, which states "Distribution key & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or personnel administration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a distribution key that is required for processing payroll or other related functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Key: The distribution key specified in the payroll or personnel data is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The distribution key may not have been set up correctly in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the distribution key field in the relevant infotype or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the distribution key may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify that the distribution key