How To Fix GK136 - Subitem category &1 not valid for FS item &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Subitem category &1 not valid for FS item &2

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>FS item</> &V2& supports a
breakdown by <DS:GLOS.subitem>subitems</>.
The <DS:GLOS.subitem_category>subitem category</> &V1& which you want
to post is invalid because the <DS:GLOS.breakdown_category>breakdown
category</> &V3& - which is assigned to the item - only allows the
subitem category &V4&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for the breakdown information in FS Item
Maintenance.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK136 - Subitem category &1 not valid for FS item &2 ?

  The SAP error message GK136 indicates that there is an issue with the subitem category being used for a financial statement (FS) item. Specifically, it means that the subitem category specified is not valid for the given FS item. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when trying to post or process transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Subitem Category: The subitem category you are trying to use is not defined or not allowed for the specified FS item.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the mapping between FS items and subitem categories is not correctly set up.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect subitem category when processing a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for financial statement items and subitem categories in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the subitem category you are trying to use is correctly defined and linked to the FS item in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Subitem Category:
  
  Check the subitem category being used in the transaction. Make sure it is valid for the FS item you are working with.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the subitem category in the transaction and try again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid subitem categories for the FS item you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for financial statement version) or OBD2 (for defining subitem categories) to check or modify configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify the relevant configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK136 error and implement a solution to resolve it.