How To Fix GK029 - No breakdown category assigned to the lower-level item &

GK029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 029

• Message text: No breakdown category assigned to the lower-level item &

What causes this issue?

The specified lower-level item does not have a breakdown category, and
thus conflicts with the current breakdown category.
Error message

How to fix this error?

Specify a (compatible) breakdown category for the lower-level item in
Master Data Maintenance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK029 - Details

• The SAP error message GK029, which states "No breakdown category assigned to the lower-level item," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that a lower-level item (such as a cost element or cost center) does not have a breakdown category assigned, which is necessary for certain calculations or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The breakdown category is not assigned to the relevant cost element or cost center in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the cost center or internal order may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a breakdown category.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the item is part of a hierarchy, the breakdown category may not be defined for that specific level in the hierarchy.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the breakdown categories were not