How To Fix GK799 - A default subitem is missing for subitem category &1

GK799 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 799

• Message text: A default subitem is missing for subitem category &1

What causes this issue?

No default subitem is defined for subitem category &V1&. A default
subitem is mandatory for the data conversion.

System Response

The data conversion cannot be executed, nor can your changes be saved.

How to fix this error?

Define a default subitem in Subitem Category Maintenance.
Repeat the data conversion.

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GK799 - Details

• The SAP error message GK799, which states "A default subitem is missing for subitem category &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or other related financial objects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a default subitem for the specified subitem category, which is necessary for processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the subitem category specified in the error message does not have a default subitem assigned in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the relevant cost object (like internal orders or cost centers) may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a default subitem.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might interfere with the standard behavior of subitem assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for subitems in