How To Fix GK817 - Account assignment of item & is not allowed (please correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Account assignment of item & is not allowed (please correct)

What causes this issue?

Financial statement item &V1& represents the
<DS:GLOS.retained_earnings>retained earnings</> or the annual net
income in the balance sheet/income statement.
This item cannot be posted manually because it is reserved for the
system's automatic postings.

System Response

Error message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK817 - Account assignment of item & is not allowed (please correct) ?

  The SAP error message GK817 ("Account assignment of item & is not allowed (please correct)") typically occurs during the processing of a transaction that involves account assignments, such as in purchasing documents (like purchase orders) or sales documents (like sales orders). This error indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment for a specific item in the document.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment type used for the item may not be compatible with the item category or the document type.
  Missing Configuration: The account assignment configuration in the system may not be set up correctly for the specific item or document type.
  Item Category Restrictions: Certain item categories may have restrictions on the types of account assignments that can be used.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or service being procured may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid account assignments.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow certain account assignments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Account Assignment Type: Review the account assignment type used for the item in the document. Ensure it is appropriate for the item category and document type.
  Review Item Category Settings: Check the configuration of the item category in the system to ensure it allows the desired account assignment.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that the material or service master data is correctly configured, including the relevant account assignment information.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you have access, check the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to ensure that the account assignment settings are correctly defined for the relevant document types and item categories.
  Use Valid Document Types: Ensure that you are using a document type that supports the account assignment you are trying to use.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to review the document causing the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to error GK817.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to account assignment types and item categories for further understanding of the configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GK817 error and implement the necessary corrections.