How To Fix G00302 - Item &1 has unsuitable item type

G00302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Item &1 has unsuitable item type

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& in cons chart of accounts &V2& has an unsuitable
<DS:GLOS.FS_item_type>FS item type</>.
All selected items for consolidation of investments must be value
items, except for the totals item Appropriation of Retained Earnings.
The clearing item for interunit postings must be a value item.
All items in the global, chart of account-based settings for the
consolidation of investments must be value items.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the master data for item &V1& in cons chart of accounts &V2&, or
use a different item in Consolidation Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00302 - Item &1 has unsuitable item type ?

  The SAP error message G00302, which states "Item &1 has unsuitable item type," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document processing in SAP. This error indicates that the item type specified in the transaction is not compatible with the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type specified in the transaction does not match the expected item type for the document or transaction type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The item type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific transaction.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may only allow specific item types, and using an incompatible item type will trigger this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors or incorrect data mapping can lead to the selection of an unsuitable item type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Type: Verify the item type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is appropriate for the