How To Fix J3231 - Position generation control '&' is not defined

J3231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Position generation control '&' is not defined

What causes this issue?

Value '&V1&' was transferred for position generation control (field
'SGLDKR'). This value has not been defined.

System Response

The position cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a correct value for position generation control.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3231 - Position generation control '&' is not defined ?

  The SAP error message J3231, which states "Position generation control '&' is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules where position generation controls are used to manage project structures and positions.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is trying to reference a position generation control that has not been defined in the system. This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The position generation control has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Reference: The system is trying to access a control that has been deleted or is incorrectly referenced in the project or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing necessary components.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for position generation controls in SAP. This can typically be found under