How To Fix GZ502 - No more than 9 different validations are permitted per subgroup

GZ502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No more than 9 different validations are permitted per subgroup

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ502 - No more than 9 different validations are permitted per subgroup ?

  The SAP error message GZ502, which states "No more than 9 different validations are permitted per subgroup," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's validation rules, particularly in the area of financial accounting or inventory management. This error indicates that you have exceeded the limit of 9 different validation rules that can be applied to a specific subgroup.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Validation Limits: The primary cause of this error is that you have defined more than 9 validation rules for a specific subgroup in your configuration. SAP has a built-in limitation to ensure system performance and manageability.
  
  Configuration Issues: It may also arise from incorrect or excessive configuration in the validation settings for a particular account or group of accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Validations: Check the existing validations for the subgroup in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the Financial Accounting or Inventory