How To Fix GC887 - Please enter a fin.stmt.item set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Please enter a fin.stmt.item set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC887 - Please enter a fin.stmt.item set ?

  The SAP error message GC887, which states "Please enter a fin.stmt.item set," typically occurs in the context of financial statement item processing within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a financial statement item set to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Financial Statement Item Set: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a financial statement item set in the relevant transaction or report.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial statement version or the related settings that do not allow the system to recognize the financial statement item set.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required field or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Financial Statement Item Set: Ensure that you enter a valid financial statement item set in the relevant field. This is usually done in the financial reporting transaction or when configuring financial