How To Fix GK794 - &1 subitem categories have no default subitem

GK794 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 794

• Message text: &1 subitem categories have no default subitem

What causes this issue?

No default subitem has been specified for &v1& subitem categories.

System Response

These subitem categories cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether a default subitem has been entered for your subitem
categories. If necessary, create subitems for the subitem categories.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK794 - Details

• The SAP error message GK794 indicates that there are subitem categories that do not have a default subitem assigned. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when dealing with cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Subitem: The primary cause of this error is that the system expects a default subitem to be defined for a specific subitem category, but none has been set up.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or the relevant master data settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating or modifying cost elements or other related objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Default Subitem:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant subitem category in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the appropriate configuration path (usually under Controlling or Financial Accounting).
  Define a default subitem for the subitem category that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for