How To Fix G0803 - Items & and & must share the same subitem category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Items & and & must share the same subitem category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0803 - Items & and & must share the same subitem category ?

  The SAP error message G0803, which states "Items & and & must share the same subitem category," typically occurs during the processing of financial documents, such as when creating or posting a document in the General Ledger or during the execution of a transaction that involves multiple line items.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to process multiple line items that are expected to share the same subitem category, but they do not. In SAP, subitem categories are used to classify line items further, and certain transactions require that all line items share the same subitem category to ensure consistency in reporting and processing.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Line Items: Review the line items in the document you are trying to post. Ensure that all items have the same subitem category. You can do this by checking the details of each line item in the document.
  
  
  Adjust Subitem Categories: If you find that the line items have different subitem categories, you will need to either:
  
  Change the subitem category of the line items to match each other.
  Split the document into separate postings if the line items genuinely need to have different subitem categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you are unsure about the subitem categories or how they are configured in your system, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the relevant configuration documentation. They can provide insights into how subitem categories are set up and any business rules that apply.
  
  
  Test in a Sandbox: If you are making changes to subitem categories or document structures, consider testing these changes in a sandbox environment before applying them in the production system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you analyze or adjust the document, such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to error G0803. SAP Notes can provide patches or updates that may resolve underlying issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to financial postings and subitem categories for a deeper understanding of how they function within your specific SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.