How To Fix GP558 - Enter a business entity or a group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Enter a business entity or a group

What causes this issue?

In real estate planning for business entities, you can enter either one
business entity or a group of business entities on the planning initial
screen. You cannot enter both.

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?

Delete either the business entity or the group, or
Enter a value in one of the two fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP558 - Enter a business entity or a group ?

  The SAP error message GP558, which states "Enter a business entity or a group," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) module, particularly when dealing with business partner management or risk management processes. This error indicates that the system requires a specific business entity or group to be specified in the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a business entity or group in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the GRC settings that do not allow the system to recognize the business entities or groups.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the business entities or groups.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records for business entities or groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that you have entered a valid business entity or group in the relevant field. Check for any mandatory fields that need to be filled out.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the GRC module to ensure that business entities and groups are properly defined and active.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select business entities or groups. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Data Validation: Check the master data for business entities and groups to ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no missing or inconsistent records.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or process you are working on.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using specific transaction codes related to GRC, such as those for managing business partners or risk assessments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GP558 error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.