How To Fix GK804 - Specify a line item or FS item only

GK804 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Specify a line item or FS item only

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GK804 - Details

• The SAP error message GK804 ("Specify a line item or FS item only") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document entries in the General Ledger or during the processing of financial statements. This error indicates that the system requires a specific line item or financial statement item to be specified, but it has not been provided or is incorrectly formatted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Line Item: The user may not have selected a specific line item or financial statement item when attempting to execute a transaction.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided may not match the expected format or criteria for line items or financial statement items.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may require a line item or FS item to be specified, but the user is trying to execute it without providing the necessary details.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned