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

GK843 - Overview

• 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.

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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