How To Fix GC141 - FS item &1: Trading partner &2 does not belong to subgroup &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 141

• Message text: FS item &1: Trading partner &2 does not belong to subgroup &3

What causes this issue?

FS item &V1& is broken down by trading partners.
There is a totals record with trading partner &V2&, which does not
belong to subgroup &V3&.
This record cannot be transferred to PC data entry.

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?

For PC data entry, use a subgroup that contains all trading partners.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC141 - FS item &1: Trading partner &2 does not belong to subgroup &3 ?

  The SAP error message GC141 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of trading partners and subgroups in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. Specifically, the error message states that the trading partner specified in the financial statement item does not belong to the subgroup defined for that item.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The trading partner (in this case, &2) is not assigned to the subgroup (in this case, &3) that is expected for the financial statement item (in this case, &1).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong trading partner or subgroup is being referenced.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the trading partner or subgroup may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Trading Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for trading partners in SAP (Transaction Code: OX19 or SPRO).
  Verify that the trading partner is correctly assigned to the appropriate subgroup.
  
  
  
  Review Financial Statement Item Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the financial statement item (Transaction Code: OKEQ or SPRO).
  Ensure that the subgroup assigned to the financial statement item is correct and that it includes the trading partner in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the trading partner to ensure it is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate subgroup.
  You can check the trading partner details using Transaction Code: BP (Business Partner).
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, double-check the entries made in the transaction to ensure that the correct trading partner and subgroup are being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for guidance on the correct setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX19 (for trading partner configuration), OKEQ (for financial statement item configuration), and BP (for business partner management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configurations related to trading partners and financial statement items.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the GC141 error message in SAP.