How To Fix G00494 - Subitem &2 does not exist in subitem category &1

G00494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Subitem &2 does not exist in subitem category &1

What causes this issue?

One of the data records to be processed or posted contains a subitem
that does not exist.

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?

Correct the data record, or create subitem &V2& within subitem category
&V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00494 - Subitem &2 does not exist in subitem category &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00494 indicates that a specific subitem does not exist in the specified subitem category. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, inventory management, or when dealing with specific item categories in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Subitem or Category: The subitem you are trying to use may not be defined in the system for the specified subitem category.
  
  Configuration Issues: The subitem category may not be properly configured in the system, or the subitem may not have been created or activated.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the subitem or category code being used.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the subitem or category may not have been set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Subitem and Category: Verify that the subitem and the subitem category you are using are correct. Ensure that they match the definitions in the system.
  Create or Activate Subitem: If the subitem