How To Fix GU278 - The 'Clear differences' indicator is ignored online

GU278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 278

• Message text: The 'Clear differences' indicator is ignored online

What causes this issue?

You activated the 'Clear differences' indicator. However, this
parameter is only used in background processing.

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?

If you want to clear differences online, choose the list in the menu
path 'Extras' -> 'Clear differences'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU278 - The 'Clear differences' indicator is ignored online ?

  The SAP error message GU278, which states "The 'Clear differences' indicator is ignored online," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the reconciliation of differences in inventory or financial documents. This message indicates that the system is not processing the "Clear differences" indicator as expected during an online transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error message is that the "Clear differences" indicator is not applicable in the online processing mode for the specific transaction you are attempting to execute. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are using may not support the clearing of differences in real-time.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not allow for the clearing of differences in online mode.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action that involves clearing differences.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GU278 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type: Verify if