How To Fix GZ808 - Classification key ERG not defined for net income

GZ808 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Classification key ERG not defined for net income

What causes this issue?

The assignment classification key ERG used in version &V1& for the
<DS:GLOS.selected_item>selected item</> 'retained earnings' in the
income statement is missing.

System Response

Termination

How to fix this error?

Define this classification key in the Implementation Guide in
the chapter concerning selected items.

<DS:TRAN.OC04>Proceed</>
ENDIF

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GZ808 - Details

• The SAP error message GZ808 indicates that there is an issue with the classification key for net income in the system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a defined classification key for the specified account or transaction type, which is necessary for proper financial reporting and classification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification Key: The classification key for net income (ERG) has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the financial accounting settings, particularly in the classification settings for financial statements.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being used may not be correctly assigned to a classification key.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the classification keys may not have been properly set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Classification Key:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Ledgers > Define Classification Keys.
  Check if the