How To Fix GK795 - Subitem category &1 does not have a valid default subitem

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 795

• Message text: Subitem category &1 does not have a valid default subitem

What causes this issue?

No default subitem is specified for subitem category &V1& in Subitem
Category Maintenance.

System Response

Subitem category &V1& cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Define a subitem for subitem category &V1& in Subitem Maintenance. Go
there by pressing the "Subitems" button.
Save your entries.
Return to Subitem Category Maintenance.
Choose one of the subitems you defined as the default subitem.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK795 - Subitem category &1 does not have a valid default subitem ?

  The SAP error message GK795 indicates that there is an issue with the subitem category configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the subitem category specified does not have a valid default subitem assigned to it. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with financial documents, inventory management, or other modules that utilize subitems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The subitem category has not been properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a default subitem.
  Incorrect Assignment: The subitem category may be incorrectly assigned or linked to a subitem that does not exist or is inactive.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect subitem configurations.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling subitem categories correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for subitem categories in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Ensure that the subitem category in question has a valid default subitem assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Default Subitem:
  
  If the default subitem is missing, you can create or assign a valid default subitem to the subitem category.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data associated with the subitem category to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to subitem categories for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OX15 (Define Subitem Categories), and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the GK795 error message in SAP.