How To Fix GP599 - Convert the old revenues first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Convert the old revenues first

What causes this issue?

You want to plan revenues, but cannot do so at the moment.
This is because the update of the revenue planning has changed for
release 2.1B. Data posted before this release should be corrected
automatically using the XPRA program RKRKP5CH when installing release
2.1B. This program has not yet been started or has not run
successfully. If you planned additional revenues, this would result in
incorrect transaction data.

System Response

Inform your system administrator.

How to fix this error?

Read the release note "CO_PLANUNG_8". You can then run the above
program or run it again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP599 - Convert the old revenues first ?

  The SAP error message GP599, "Convert the old revenues first," typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and financial reporting within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the conversion of old revenue data to a new format or structure. This error is often encountered during the migration or upgrade processes, especially when transitioning from older versions of SAP to newer ones or when implementing new revenue recognition standards.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Migration Issues: The error usually indicates that there are old revenue records that need to be converted or processed before the system can proceed with the current operations.
  Incomplete Conversion: If the system has not completed the conversion of historical revenue data, it may prevent further processing of new transactions.
  Configuration Settings: Incorrect or incomplete configuration settings related to revenue recognition can also trigger this error.
  Version Compatibility: The error may arise if there are discrepancies between the versions of the software being