How To Fix GK076 - Item & requires a subitem - inheritance not possible

GK076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 076

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

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& requires that a subitem be specified.
The subitem cannot be inherited from triggering item &V2& because that
item is not set up for subitems, or it has a different subitem category
(or because a balance is to be created from all subitems 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 subitem.
Chosse a different triggering item.
Choose 'balance per subitem.'

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK076 - Details

• The SAP error message GK076 ("Item & requires a subitem - inheritance not possible") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling objects that require a hierarchical structure.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects a subitem (or substructure) for a particular item, but it cannot inherit the necessary attributes or characteristics from its parent item. This situation can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Subitem Configuration: The item in question is configured to require a subitem, but no subitem has been defined or assigned.
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The hierarchical structure of the items may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with inheritance.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the item and its subitems.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the item may not be complete