How To Fix GP357 - Distribution key & is not a valid reference

GP357 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 357

• Message text: Distribution key & is not a valid reference

What causes this issue?

You can only refer to one of the following standard distribution keys:
0 Manual distribution
1 Equal distribution
2 Analog distribution
3 Percentage distribution
4 Distribution of values to subsequent periods
5 Copying values to subsequent empty periods
6 Carrying forward single values
7 Distribution according to the number of days per period

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 GP357 - Distribution key & is not a valid reference ?

  The SAP error message GP357, which states "Distribution key & is not a valid reference," 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 recognize the distribution key specified in the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Distribution Key: The distribution key you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or personnel administration settings that are causing the distribution key to be unrecognized.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typographical error in the distribution key entered in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the distribution key.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify the Distribution Key:
  
  Check the distribution key you are using to ensure it is correct and exists