How To Fix G0108 - Enter the value item that deviates from &1 as a contra item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Enter the value item that deviates from &1 as a contra item

What causes this issue?

The contra item must differ from the original FS item (&V1&).

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Enter a contra item other than item &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0108 - Enter the value item that deviates from &1 as a contra item ?

  The SAP error message G0108 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignments in the General Ledger (G/L) or during the posting of documents. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or deviation in the item values that are expected versus what has been entered.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Enter the value item that deviates from &1 as a contra item" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Mismatched Account Assignment: The account assignment for the line items does not match the expected contra account. This can happen if the system expects a specific account to be used for a particular transaction type, but a different account is entered.
  
  
  Incorrect Document Structure: The document being posted may not adhere to the required structure, such as missing contra entries or incorrect item types.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that dictate how