How To Fix GU299 - Detailed display only supports tables of the same type

GU299 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Detailed display only supports tables of the same type

What causes this issue?

You want to display the detailed information of an account.
The detail display, however, only supports a comparsion between two
local ledgers or between two global ledgers.

System Response

The function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Display the data for both ledgers in an alternative mode using the
summary record display.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU299 - Detailed display only supports tables of the same type ?

  The SAP error message GU299, which states "Detailed display only supports tables of the same type," typically occurs when you are trying to display detailed information for a table that is not compatible with the type of data being displayed. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's reporting or data display functionalities, particularly when dealing with ALV (ABAP List Viewer) reports or similar data display mechanisms.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Mixed Table Types: You are attempting to display data from multiple tables that are of different types (e.g., different structures or data types).
  Inconsistent Data Structures: The data structures of the tables being displayed do not match, which can happen if the fields in the tables are not aligned or if they have different data types.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the report or the ALV grid may not be set up correctly to