How To Fix GK532 - Item &1 &2 does not support a breakdown by subitem

GK532 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 532

• Message text: Item &1 &2 does not support a breakdown by subitem

What causes this issue?

A subitem is specified in both a data record and in the definition of
reclassification to third party for item &V2& in cons chart of accounts
&V1&. However, no breakdown by subitem is specified in the master
record of the item. Transaction data is inconsistent with Customizing
settings.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Find out whether item &V2& in cons chart of accounts &V1& requires a
breakdown by subitem, and specify a suitable breakdown category if
necessary.
In Customizing of interunit elimination methods, ensure that this
breakdown category is set for the source item for reclassification to
third party.
Run a consistency check on transaction data for item &V2&. If
necessary, run a data conversion to adjust the data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK532 - Item &1 &2 does not support a breakdown by subitem ?

  The SAP error message GK532 indicates that the item specified (identified by &1 and &2) does not support a breakdown by subitem. This typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as purchase orders or invoices, where the system is trying to process or display data that is not structured to allow for subitem breakdowns.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Configuration: The item in question may not be configured to allow subitems. This can happen if the item type or category does not support subitem breakdowns.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how items can be broken down. If the document type does not allow subitems, this error will occur.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in how the data was entered or structured, leading the system to believe that a subitem breakdown is being requested when it is not supported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Configuration: Review the configuration of the item in