How To Fix G00829 - Item &1 must not be entered or posted

G00829 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Item &1 must not be entered or posted

What causes this issue?

The data input indicator is not selected in the master record of target
item &V1&, which was determined by the system.

System Response

The system cannot post records to this item.

How to fix this error?

Select the data input indicator in the master record of item &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00829 - Item &1 must not be entered or posted ?

  The SAP error message G00829 ("Item &1 must not be entered or posted") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with General Ledger (G/L) accounts or during the posting of documents. This error indicates that a specific item (identified by &1) is not allowed to be entered or posted in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The item may be configured in a way that restricts its use in certain transactions. For example, it could be a G/L account that is marked as "not allowed for postings" or is set to a specific type that restricts its use.
  Account Type Restrictions: The item might be of a type that is not permitted for the transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., a balance sheet account being used in a profit and loss context).
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow the specific item to be posted.
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