How To Fix GK128 - Enter an item category

GK128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Enter an item category

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GK128 - Details

• The SAP error message GK128, which states "Enter an item category," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing documents in SAP, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactional documents where item categories are required.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects an item category to be specified, but it is either missing or not correctly defined in the document being processed. Item categories are essential in SAP as they determine how the system processes the items in a transaction, including pricing, inventory management, and billing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK128 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Field: Ensure that the item category field is filled in the document you are trying to create or modify. If you are using a custom transaction or program, verify that the item category is being passed correctly.
  
  
  Define Item Category: If you are unsure about which item category to use, you