How To Fix GK074 - Triggering item & is a totals item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Triggering item & is a totals item

What causes this issue?

You may not post to totals item &V1&.
Because of inheritance, the triggering totals item &V1& has moved to
the postable source/destination item.

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?

Specify a source/destination item, or adjust the triggering item/set in
respect to totals item &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK074 - Triggering item & is a totals item ?

  The SAP error message GK074 ("Triggering item & is a totals item") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a totals item (like a summary or aggregate entry) in a way that is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Totals Item Misconfiguration: The triggering item is configured as a totals item, which means it is intended to summarize data rather than be processed individually.
  Incorrect Posting: There may be an attempt to post a transaction or allocate costs to a totals item, which is not permissible.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have mistakenly selected a totals item instead of a detailed item for posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling objects to ensure that totals items are not being used inappropriately.
  Correct Posting: Ensure that