How To Fix GC788 - Item no. is blank in line &

GC788 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Item no. is blank in line &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC788 - Item no. is blank in line & ?

  The SAP error message GC788, which states "Item no. is blank in line &," typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when creating or modifying purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional documents. This error indicates that a required item number is missing in a specific line of the document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Number: The most common cause is that the item number field is left blank in one of the line items of the document.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may have inadvertently skipped entering the item number or made a mistake during data entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document type or item category that could lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that item numbers were not correctly transferred.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Items: Review the document and ensure that all line items have a valid item number