How To Fix GC430 - EIS indicator can only be activated for totals items

GC430 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 430

• Message text: EIS indicator can only be activated for totals items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC430 - EIS indicator can only be activated for totals items ?

  The SAP error message GC430 indicates that the EIS (Enterprise Information System) indicator can only be activated for total items in the context of the General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error typically arises when you attempt to activate the EIS indicator for line items that are not total items, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: You are trying to activate the EIS indicator for a line item that is not a total item. The EIS indicator is specifically meant for total items that summarize data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the settings related to the EIS indicators in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Type: Ensure that you are only trying to activate the EIS indicator for total items. Review the item types you are working with and confirm that