How To Fix G0821 - FS Item &1: Default value to subassignment &2 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 821

• Message text: FS Item &1: Default value to subassignment &2 is not allowed

remark: cf. with message g0 820

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& has a required breakdown by subassignment &V2& with breakdown
category 4. The data record to be processed contains the default value
of subassignment &V2& (to the value &V3& of the indepedent
characteristic of this subassignment). This is not allowed with
breakdown category 4.

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?

You have the following possibilities:
Change the breakdown category of subassignment &V2& for item &V1&.
Change the data set being processed in the old fiscal year (for
example, in one of the special periods). None of the data records which
are to be carried forward to item &V1&, are allowed to contain the
default value of subassignment &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0821 - FS Item &1: Default value to subassignment &2 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message G0821 typically indicates an issue with the assignment of a financial statement item (FS Item) in the context of financial accounting or controlling. The specific message "Default value to subassignment &2 is not allowed" suggests that there is a problem with the default value being assigned to a subassignment for the specified FS item.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The FS item may not be properly configured to allow default values for the specified subassignment. This could be due to settings in the financial statement version or the configuration of the FS item itself.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with the data being entered, such as an invalid or unsupported value for the subassignment.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the FS item or its subassignments.
  Incompatibility: The combination of the FS item and the subassignment may not be compatible based on the business rules defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the FS item and its subassignments in the SAP system. Ensure that the FS item is set up to allow default values for the specified subassignment.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for financial statement versions and check the settings for the relevant FS item.
  
  
  Validate Data Entry: Ensure that the data being entered for the FS item and subassignment is valid and conforms to the expected formats and values.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to make changes to the FS item and its subassignments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the FS item and subassignment configuration.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to production.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB58 (for financial statement versions) or FS00 (for G/L account master data) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.