How To Fix G3561 - Subitem category &1 does not exist

G3561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Subitem category &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The current data record should have been posted to
<DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>FS item</> <ZH>&V2&</> in
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_chart_of_accounts>cons chart of accounts</>
<ZH>&V1&</>. The non-existent subitem category <ZH>&V4&</> is assigned
to this item in its <DS:GLOS.breakdown_category>breakdown category</>.

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?

One of the following caused the error:
Incorrect subitem category
Change breakdown category <ZH>&V3&</> in Consolidation Customizing and
assign the correct subitem category.
Incorrect breakdown category
Change item <ZH>&V2&</> in Consolidation Customizing and assign the
correct breakdown category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3561 - Subitem category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message G3561, which states "Subitem category &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when a specific subitem category is referenced in a transaction or configuration but is not defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The subitem category referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a missing configuration in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect subitem category code that does not match any existing entries in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the subitem category may not have been included or properly transported to the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the configuration for subitem categories. Ensure that the subitem category you are trying to use is defined.
  If it is not defined, you may need