How To Fix GZ287 - Enter either '*' or a debit and credit

GZ287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Enter either '*' or a debit and credit

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GZ287 - Details

• The SAP error message GZ287 ("Enter either '' or a debit and credit") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document entry in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects either a wildcard character ('') or a specific debit and credit amount to be entered in a particular field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an invalid value in a field that requires either a wildcard or specific debit and credit amounts.
  Field Requirements: The field in question may be designed to accept either a wildcard to represent all entries or specific values for debit and credit, and the input does not meet these criteria.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how certain fields should be populated, leading to this error if not adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that you are entering either a wildcard ('*') or