How To Fix GU179 - Distribution settings have been reset for table &

GU179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Distribution settings have been reset for table &

What causes this issue?

The initialization of the field assignment table EDIMAP and the
deletion of the export and import program for table &v1& have been
successfully completed.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GU179 - Details

• The SAP error message GU179 indicates that the distribution settings for a specific table have been reset. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's configuration for data distribution, particularly in the context of the SAP Logistics Execution (LE) or other modules that involve data distribution settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: The error can occur if there have been changes made to the configuration settings related to the distribution of data for a specific table. This could be due to a manual reset or an update that has affected the distribution settings.
  Transport Requests: If transport requests have been moved between systems (e.g., from development to production), it may lead to the resetting of distribution settings if not properly managed.
  System Upgrades or Patches: Upgrading the SAP system or applying patches can sometimes reset certain configuration settings, including distribution settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the affected table. You can do this