How To Fix GJ986 - GRNI Account & & Has Open Item Management.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 986

• Message text: GRNI Account & & Has Open Item Management.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ986 - GRNI Account & & Has Open Item Management. ?

  The SAP error message GJ986 indicates that there is an issue with the GRNI (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) account, specifically that it has open item management enabled. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with goods receipts and invoice receipts in the context of materials management and financial accounting.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Open Item Management: The GRNI account is set up to manage open items, which means that it tracks individual transactions until they are cleared. If there are open items in this account, it can lead to issues when trying to post new transactions.
  Configuration Issues: The account may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be inconsistencies in the settings related to the GRNI account.
  Posting Issues: There may be existing postings that have not been cleared, leading to the account being unable to process new transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GJ986 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Go to the transaction code FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) and check for open items in the GRNI account. Identify any items that need to be cleared.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  If there are open items that should be cleared, you can do so by using the appropriate clearing transaction (e.g., F-03 for clearing G/L accounts).
  
  
  
  Review Account Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the GRNI account in the Chart of Accounts. Ensure that it is set up correctly for open item management. You can do this by navigating to SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant to ensure that the GRNI account is configured according to best practices.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After clearing open items and verifying the configuration, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MIRO (Invoice Verification), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the GJ986 error for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and clear open items in the GRNI account.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.