How To Fix GC814 - You may not enter values for item no. & (totals item)

GC814 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 814

• Message text: You may not enter values for item no. & (totals item)

What causes this issue?

You try to post to a <GL:line_item>line item,</> which by
definition is indicated as a total item

System Response

Total items may neither be entered nor posted.

How to fix this error?

Choose either a <GL:value_item>value item</> or check the
definitions in the item catalog.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC814 - You may not enter values for item no. & (totals item) ?

  The SAP error message GC814 ("You may not enter values for item no. & (totals item)") typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as journal entries or invoices, where a totals item is being incorrectly manipulated. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Totals Item: The error indicates that you are trying to enter values for a totals item in a document. In SAP, totals items are used to summarize amounts and should not have individual values entered against them.
  Document Structure: The document you are working with has a predefined structure where certain line items are designated as totals items, which are meant to aggregate values from other line items.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the document type or the account settings that is causing the system to misinterpret the line item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Line Items: Review the line items in your document. Ensure