How To Fix G0751 - The item keys in financial statement version &1 are too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 751

• Message text: The item keys in financial statement version &1 are too long

What causes this issue?

Some items in financial statement version &V1& have a key that is &V2&
places long. However, the master record of
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_chart_of_accounts>cons chart of accounts</> &V3&
specifies that the maximum output length is &V4&. The items therefore
cannot be copied from the financial statement version.

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?

Change the maximum output length for cons chart of accounts &V3& to
&V2& in Consolidation Customizing. You can then copy financial
statement version &V1& to cons chart of accounts &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0751 - The item keys in financial statement version &1 are too long ?

  The SAP error message G0751, which states "The item keys in financial statement version &1 are too long," typically occurs when the item keys defined in a financial statement version exceed the maximum length allowed by the system. This can happen during the configuration of financial statement versions in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Item Key Length: The item keys (or account keys) used in the financial statement version are longer than the maximum length allowed by SAP. This can happen if custom keys or account numbers are defined that exceed the system's limitations.
  Configuration Error: There may be an error in the configuration of the financial statement version, where the item keys have been incorrectly defined or imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Item Keys: Check the item keys defined in the financial statement version. Ensure that they conform to the maximum length allowed by SAP. The standard length for item keys is typically 10 characters, but this can vary based on system settings.
  Modify Financial Statement Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB58 (or the relevant configuration path) to access the financial statement version configuration.
  Review the item keys and modify any that exceed the length limit.
  
  
  Use Shorter Keys: If you are using custom keys, consider using shorter keys that fit within the allowed length.
  Testing: After making changes, test the financial statement version to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB58: Configuration of financial statement versions.
  FS00: Create/Change G/L accounts, where you can check the account keys.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for financial statement version configuration for detailed guidelines on item key lengths and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on financial statement version configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation or to check for any system-specific configurations that may be affecting the financial statement version.