How To Fix RQ017 - Grouping &1 not completely maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Grouping &1 not completely maintained

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In every grouping, at least one line with line category 'E' and one
line with line category 'G' must exist. With line category 'E', you
specify the levels which should be evaluated. The line category 'G'
is used to specify the bank accounts or the planning groups.
Please complete the grouping.
<DS:TRAN.OT17>Proceed</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ017 - Grouping &1 not completely maintained ?

  The SAP error message RQ017, which states "Grouping &1 not completely maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a grouping in the system, which is not fully defined or maintained.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The grouping specified in the error message has not been fully configured. This could mean that certain required fields or settings are missing.
  Missing Master Data: Related master data that is necessary for the grouping may not be maintained or is incomplete.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the grouping, such as missing entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the grouping.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RQ017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Grouping Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the grouping in the RAR module.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the grouping is fully defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data related to the grouping is maintained. This includes checking for any missing entries in relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Review Related Settings:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies or related settings that need to be configured for the grouping to work correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the grouping.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the RAR module for any specific guidance on the grouping configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for maintaining groupings) or RARA (for Revenue Accounting) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RQ017 error in your SAP system.