How To Fix GP688 - Object & has incorrect object type

GP688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Object & has incorrect object type

What causes this issue?

Object &V1& in client &V2& does not belong to object type KL (cost
center/activity type). However, an entry exists for this object in the
table to be converted COKL in ledger &V3&.

System Response

The conversion report &V4& can only process cost center/activity type
objects; the transaction figure found cannot therefore be converted.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP688 - Object & has incorrect object type ?

  The SAP error message GP688, which states "Object & has incorrect object type," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel administration or organizational management. This error indicates that the system has encountered an object (such as a position, job, or employee) that does not match the expected type for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object you are trying to process (e.g., a position or employee) is not of the type that the system expects. For example, you might be trying to assign a position to a job, but the position is not defined as a job type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the object type in question.
  Custom Development: If there