How To Fix G0109 - Enter a value item as the contra item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Enter a value item as the contra item

What causes this issue?

Contra items must be value items.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

If applicable, check the item type in the item's master record.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0109 - Enter a value item as the contra item ?

  The SAP error message G0109, which states "Enter a value item as the contra item," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with journal entries or postings in the General Ledger (G/L). This error indicates that the system expects a specific type of item (a value item) to be entered as the contra item in a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The error usually arises when the contra item (the offsetting entry) is not a value item. In SAP, value items are typically associated with monetary values, while non-value items may represent quantities or other non-monetary attributes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the G/L account or the document type that do not align with the requirements for the transaction being processed.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules defined in the system may require that certain types of transactions must have specific contra items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Item Type: Ensure that