How To Fix GR428 - Global company & not defined in subgroup &

GR428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Global company & not defined in subgroup &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR428 - Global company & not defined in subgroup & ?

  The SAP error message GR428 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the global company settings in relation to a specific subgroup. This error often arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for a global company in the specified subgroup.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The global company is not defined in the subgroup settings. This can happen if the subgroup was created without linking it to the global company.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the configuration of the global company or subgroup.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the global company and the subgroup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for defining global companies and subgroups.
  Ensure that the global company is