How To Fix F6188 - Cash holding items must have item category 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Cash holding items must have item category 1

What causes this issue?

Cash holdings items with <DS:GLOS.3526C80FAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>
financial transaction</> 90 must have
<DS:GLOS.3526C811AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974> item category</> 1 (cash
balance) or 5 (clarification worklist).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter item category 1 or 5 or change the financial transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6188 - Cash holding items must have item category 1 ?

  The SAP error message F6188, which states "Cash holding items must have item category 1," typically occurs in the context of cash management or financial transactions within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects cash holding items to be classified under a specific item category, which is usually designated as "1" for cash items.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A cash holding item is being processed, but it does not have the required item category set to "1."
  The configuration or master data for the cash holding item is incorrect or incomplete.
  There may be a mismatch in the settings for cash management or financial transaction processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cash management in SAP.
  Ensure that the item category for cash holding items is set to "1." This can usually be found in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) or Cash Management.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the cash holding item in question. Ensure that the item category is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, update the item category to "1" for the relevant cash holding items.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction details to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the item category is set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on cash holding items and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or others that may be relevant to cash management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error F6188, as they may provide additional context or patches that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to cash holding items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.