How To Fix GU985 - Code combinations for table & have been deactivated

GU985 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 985

• Message text: Code combinations for table & have been deactivated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU985 - Code combinations for table & have been deactivated ?

  The SAP error message GU985 indicates that certain code combinations for a specified table have been deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where certain combinations of account assignments (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) are not allowed or have been explicitly deactivated in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Code Combinations: The specific combination of account assignments you are trying to use has been deactivated in the system. This can happen due to changes in business processes, configuration updates, or data maintenance activities.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the relevant modules (like FI or CO) may not allow the combination of accounts or cost centers you are trying to use.
  Master Data Issues: The master data associated with the accounts or cost centers may not be correctly set up or may have been changed, leading to the deactivation of certain combinations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings