How To Fix GK512 - Maintain a default subitem

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Maintain a default subitem

What causes this issue?

You did not maintain a default subitem for the current subitem
category.

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?

Maintain the default subitem in the Customizing of consolidation.
You have the possibility to generate subitems manually with the
function <ZH>Subitems </> or generate subitems automatically with the
function <ZH>Copy subitems</>. The generation of these subitems happens
independently of your entries in the field <ZH>Sender field for
subitems</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK512 - Maintain a default subitem ?

  The SAP error message GK512, which states "Maintain a default subitem," typically occurs in the context of managing materials or inventory in SAP, particularly when dealing with subitems in a material master or when creating a document that requires a default subitem to be specified.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises when:
  
  A material or item is being processed that requires a default subitem, but none has been defined in the system.
  The configuration settings for the material or item do not include a default subitem, which is necessary for the transaction being performed.
  The relevant master data (like material master or BOM) is incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK512 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if a default subitem is maintained for the relevant material.
  If not, you can maintain it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and navigate to the relevant views to add the default subitem.
  
  
  
  Maintain Default Subitem:
  
  If you are using a specific configuration or variant of a material, ensure that the default subitem is set in the configuration settings.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the default subitem is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the material type or item category to ensure that the default subitem is required and properly configured.
  This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the relevant modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on maintaining subitems and understanding the implications of the error message.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master or related configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to maintain material master data and understand the importance of default subitems in their processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK512 error and ensure that the necessary default subitem is maintained in your SAP system.