How To Fix GC868 - No detail lines or values entered --> posting not possible

GC868 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 868

• Message text: No detail lines or values entered --> posting not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC868 - No detail lines or values entered --> posting not possible ?

  The SAP error message GC868 ("No detail lines or values entered --> posting not possible") typically occurs when you attempt to post a document (such as a journal entry or a financial transaction) without providing the necessary line item details or values. This error is common in financial transactions where line items are required to specify the accounts, amounts, and other relevant details.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Line Items: The most common cause is that the document you are trying to post does not have any line items entered. In SAP, every financial document must have at least one line item with a valid account and amount.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not allow for posting without line items.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering the required details or may have cleared them before posting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require