How To Fix GP309 - No distribution key exists

GP309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 309

• Message text: No distribution key exists

What causes this issue?

You have tried to display distribution keys. However, no distribution
keys have been created.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create the distribution keys first.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GP309 - Details

• The SAP error message GP309 "No distribution key exists" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or personnel administration processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a distribution key that is necessary for processing a specific payroll or personnel action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Distribution Key: The most common cause of this error is that the distribution key required for the payroll calculation or personnel action is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific infotype that is being processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in employee master data or payroll data can also lead to this error.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area assigned to the employee may not have the necessary distribution keys configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Key Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the IMG under Payroll).
  Ensure