How To Fix GC303 - Contra items of items & and & are not compatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Contra items of items & and & are not compatible

What causes this issue?

The FS item &V1& was not created with contra item &V2&, although the FS
item &V2& was defined with contra item &V1&.

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?

Check the definitions of both financial statement items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC303 - Contra items of items & and & are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message GC303 indicates that there is a compatibility issue with the contra items in a transaction. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with journal entries or postings that involve multiple line items. The error suggests that the contra items (debit and credit entries) do not match in terms of their characteristics, which can include account types, currencies, or other relevant attributes.
  Causes of Error GC303
  
  
  Incompatible Account Types: The accounts involved in the transaction may not be compatible. For example, you might be trying to post to a revenue account and a cost account in a way that is not allowed.
  
  
  Currency Mismatch: If the line items are in different currencies and the system is not set up to handle this, it can lead to incompatibility.
  
  
  Different Document Types: The document types of the line items may not be compatible with each other.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect