How To Fix GK098 - Balance-driven reclassification requires a FS item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Balance-driven reclassification requires a FS item

What causes this issue?

You need to specify a financial statement item in order to perform a
balance-driven reclassification because it cannot be inherited from the
triggering 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 the FS item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK098 - Balance-driven reclassification requires a FS item ?

  The SAP error message GK098, which states "Balance-driven reclassification requires a FS item," typically occurs in the context of financial statement (FS) reporting and reclassification processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a financial statement item to perform the balance-driven reclassification, but it is not available or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing FS Item: The financial statement item (FS item) that is required for the reclassification process is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the financial statement version or the reclassification process may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect account assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check FS Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the financial statement version configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OB58).
  Ensure that the required FS items are defined and correctly assigned to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Reclassification Settings:
  
  Check the settings for balance-driven reclassification in the relevant configuration area (Transaction code: OBY6 or similar).
  Ensure that the reclassification rules are correctly set up and that they reference the appropriate FS items.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure that all necessary accounts and FS items are populated correctly.
  Check for any missing entries in the relevant tables that might be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to financial statement reporting and reclassification to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run of the reclassification process to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB58 (FS Version), OBY6 (Reclassification), and others that may be pertinent to your configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error GK098 for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.