How To Fix GK843 - Item & requires the assignment of a subitem

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 843

• Message text: Item & requires the assignment of a subitem

What causes this issue?

The <GL:financial_statement_item>FS item</> which you want to post to
requires the assignment of a <DS:GLOS.subitem>subitem</>.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Change the breakdown type in FS Item Maintenance or assign a valid
subitem to the item in Data Entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK843 - Item & requires the assignment of a subitem ?

  The SAP error message GK843 indicates that an item in a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or invoice) requires the assignment of a subitem. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects a more detailed breakdown of the item, often due to specific configuration settings or business requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Subitem Assignment: The item in question is defined in a way that it requires a subitem, but none has been assigned.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require subitems for certain types of documents or item categories.
  Document Type: The document type being used may have specific requirements for subitems.
  Item Category: The item category may be set up to require subitems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Subitem: 
  
  Go to the document where the error occurred.
  Locate the item that is causing the error.
  Assign a valid subitem to the item. This can usually be done in the item details section of the document.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the item category and document type in the SAP system.
  If subitems are not necessary for your business process, consider adjusting the configuration to make them optional.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines to understand the specific requirements for subitems in your context.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unsure how to proceed or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), VA01 (Create Sales Order), or FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice) depending on the document type.
  Item Category Configuration: Check the configuration in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the relevant module (e.g., Materials Management, Sales and Distribution).
  User Exits or BAdIs: If your organization has custom logic implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect item and subitem handling.
  
  By addressing the assignment of a subitem or adjusting the configuration, you should be able to resolve the GK843 error message in SAP.