How To Fix GK075 - Item & requires a partner unit - inheritance not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Item & requires a partner unit - inheritance not possible

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& requires that a partner unit be specified.
The partner unit cannot be inherited from triggering item &V2& because
it is not set up for partner units (or because the balance is to be
created for all partner units as part of a debit/credit sign-triggered
reclassification).

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?

Do one of the following:
Specify a partner unit.
Choose a different triggering item.
By specifying a partner unit or set, narrow down the set of triggering
items to those items which require a partner unit.
Choose 'balances per partner.'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK075 - Item & requires a partner unit - inheritance not possible ?

  The SAP error message GK075 ("Item & requires a partner unit - inheritance not possible") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is an issue with partner determination in a document, such as a sales order or purchase order. This error indicates that the system is unable to inherit partner information from a higher-level document (like a sales order header) to a lower-level item (like a sales order item) because the item requires specific partner information that is not available or cannot be inherited.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Determination: The item in question may require specific partner roles (like sold-to party, ship-to party, etc.) that are not defined or inherited from the header.
  Configuration Issues: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured for the document type or item category.
  Item Category Settings: The item category may have settings that prevent the inheritance of partner information.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on partner determination that lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for partner determination (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type and that the necessary partner roles are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category Settings:
  
  Check the item category settings in the sales order or purchase order to ensure that it allows for partner inheritance.
  You can do this by navigating to the item category configuration in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Manually Assign Partners:
  
  If the system cannot inherit the partner information, you may need to manually assign the required partner information to the item in the document.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows for partner determination and inheritance.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  VA01/VA02 (Sales Order Creation/Change)
  ME21N/ME22N (Purchase Order Creation/Change)
  
  
  
  Partner Roles: Familiarize yourself with the different partner roles that can be assigned in SAP, such as Sold-to Party, Ship-to Party, Bill-to Party, etc.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to partner determination and item categories for more detailed information.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SD or MM modules for further assistance.