How To Fix GK844 - Item & requires the assignment of a partner unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 844

• Message text: Item & requires the assignment of a partner unit

What causes this issue?

The <GL:financial_statement_item>FS item</> &V1& requires the
assignment of a <DS:GLOS.partner_unit>partner consolidation unit</>.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid partner consolidation unit as a subassignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK844 - Item & requires the assignment of a partner unit ?

  The SAP error message GK844 indicates that a specific item in a document (such as a sales order, purchase order, or delivery) requires the assignment of a partner unit. This typically occurs in scenarios where partner functions are defined but not properly assigned to the item in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The item in the document does not have a partner unit assigned, which is necessary for processing.
  Configuration Issues: The partner functions may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the requirement for a partner unit not being met.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have specific requirements for partner assignments that are not being fulfilled.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be an oversight during data entry where the partner unit was not specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Partner Unit:
  
  Navigate to the document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) where the error occurred.
  Check the item details and look for the partner assignment section.
  Assign the appropriate partner unit (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party) to the item.
  
  
  
  Review Partner Function Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the partner functions defined for the relevant document type and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the partner determination procedure is correctly assigned to the document type.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows for the necessary partner assignments.
  Adjust the settings if required to ensure that partner units can be assigned.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Review:
  
  Review the data entry process to ensure that all required fields, including partner assignments, are being filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), or VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) to access the relevant documents.
  Partner Functions: Familiarize yourself with the different partner functions (e.g., sold-to party, ship-to party, payer) and their roles in the document processing.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on partner determination and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide further assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.