How To Fix GC874 - A transaction type is needed for selected item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 874

• Message text: A transaction type is needed for selected item &

What causes this issue?

According to the item definition, the selected FS item used requires
the assignment of a transaction type.

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?

Enter a <GL:transaction_type>transaction type</> for the mentioned
<GL:financial_statement_item>FS item</> in the definition of the
<GL:selected_item>selected items</> or remove the indicator for the
breakdown according to transaction types in the item definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC874 - A transaction type is needed for selected item & ?

  The SAP error message GC874 ("A transaction type is needed for selected item") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a transaction type to be specified for the selected item, which is often necessary for proper accounting and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transaction Type: The most common cause of this error is that the transaction type has not been defined or is missing for the selected item in the document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings or in the specific module you are working with (e.g., Asset Accounting, General Ledger).
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering the transaction type or selected an incorrect item that does not have a defined transaction type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling transaction types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that the transaction types are correctly defined for the relevant document types.
  Ensure that the transaction type is assigned to the appropriate account or item category.
  
  
  
  Enter Transaction Type:
  
  If you are entering a document manually, ensure that you fill in the transaction type field for the selected item.
  If the transaction type is not visible, check if the field is hidden or if there are any user-specific settings that might be affecting its visibility.
  
  
  
  Review Document Settings:
  
  Check the document settings for the specific transaction you are trying to process. Ensure that all required fields, including transaction type, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction type requirements for the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: In SAP, transaction types are used to categorize financial transactions and determine how they are processed in the system. Each transaction type can have specific rules and settings associated with it.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for transaction types can typically be found under the Financial Accounting (FI) module in the SPRO transaction.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify transaction types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC874 error and ensure that the necessary transaction types are correctly assigned and utilized in your SAP system.