How To Fix GU972 - Conversion not possible because summary table has not yet been converted

GU972 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 972

• Message text: Conversion not possible because summary table has not yet been converted

What causes this issue?

You cannot convert the FI-SL control tables because the transaction
data of the summary table has not yet been converted.

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?

First convert the transaction data of the summary table before
continuing with the conversion in accordance with the conversion
guidelines.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU972 - Conversion not possible because summary table has not yet been converted ?

  The SAP error message GU972, which states "Conversion not possible because summary table has not yet been converted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's data conversion processes, particularly when dealing with the conversion of summary tables during a system upgrade or migration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Conversion Process: The error usually indicates that the summary table (often related to financial or logistics data) has not been converted to the new format or structure required by the upgraded system.
  Missing Data: It may also occur if there are missing entries or if the conversion process was interrupted or not executed properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings that prevent the conversion from being completed successfully.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Run the Conversion Program: You may need to execute the relevant conversion program or transaction that is responsible for converting the summary tables. This is often part of the upgrade or migration process.
  
  Check the specific transaction code or program