How To Fix GK544 - Inconsistent subitem categories for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Inconsistent subitem categories for item &1

What causes this issue?

The subitem categories in a data record for item &V1& and in the
settings for the reclassification to third party do not correspond with
the master data of the item, which specifies subitem category &V2&.
Subitem category &V3& is assigned in the data record, and category &V4&
in the reclassification to third partiy. Transaction data is
inconsistent with Customizing settings.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the breakdown categories for item &V1& in its master record
and those set for reclassification to third party in the interunit
elimination method correspond.
Run a consistency check of transaction data from item maintenance. If
necessary, run a data conversion.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK544 - Inconsistent subitem categories for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message GK544, which states "Inconsistent subitem categories for item &1," typically occurs in the context of financial documents, particularly when dealing with subitems in a document that are not aligned with the expected categories or configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Configuration Issues: The subitem categories defined in the system do not match the expected categories for the main item. This can happen if there have been changes in the configuration settings or if the item was created with incorrect parameters.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the item, such as incorrect assignment of subitem categories or missing data that is required for the item to be processed correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling subitem categories correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK544 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the item categories and subitem categories in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the subitem categories are correctly defined and assigned to the main item category.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entered for the item in question. Check if the subitem categories are correctly assigned and if all required fields are filled out.
  If necessary, correct any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to the item processing, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles subitem categories.
  Make adjustments as needed to align with standard SAP behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the scenario again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the item can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to investigate and make changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GK544 error and implement a solution to resolve it.