How To Fix GZ257 - Rounding entries must be subsequent

GZ257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Rounding entries must be subsequent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ257 - Rounding entries must be subsequent ?

  The SAP error message GZ257 ("Rounding entries must be subsequent") typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, particularly in the context of invoice verification or posting. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue with the order of rounding entries in relation to the main document entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Posting Sequence: The rounding entries are not being posted in the correct sequence relative to the main document entries. In SAP, rounding entries should always follow the main entries to ensure that the total amounts are accurate.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that dictate how rounding is handled, and these settings may not align with the current transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors or inconsistencies in the amounts being posted can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GZ257 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Posting