How To Fix GS098 - CO groups cannot be changed

GS098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 098

• Message text: CO groups cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change a CO group during set maintenance - this is
not permitted.

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?

To maintain CO groups, use the relevant CO group maintenance functions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GS098 - Details

• The SAP error message GS098, which states "CO groups cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) modules when there is an attempt to modify a CO group that is not allowed to be changed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to change the configuration of a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Configuration: The CO group may be locked due to certain settings or configurations that prevent changes.
  Data Consistency: The system may be enforcing data consistency rules that prevent changes to CO groups that are already in use or have been posted to.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the CO group.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may restrict changes to CO groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the CO group in question. Ensure that it is not locked or restricted