How To Fix GK848 - The where-applied indicator is invalid for item &1

GK848 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 848

• Message text: The where-applied indicator is invalid for item &1

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.where-applied_indicator>where-applied indicator</> for
<DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>FS item</> &V1& of
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_chart_of_accounts>consolidation chart of
accounts</> &V2& used for posting
<DS:GLOS.financial_statement_imbalance>financial statement balancing
adjustments</> is incorrect.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the selected item assignments for retained earnings and balancing
adjustments.
In FS Item Maintenance, modify the where-used indicator as follows:
Define the item for retained earnings (on balance sheets) as a balance
sheet item ('A' or 'B').
Define the item for net income (on income statements) as an income
statement item ('C').
Define the item for balancing adjustments as a balance sheet item ('A'
or 'B').

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK848 - Details

• The SAP error message GK848, which states "The where-applied indicator is invalid for item &1," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the "where-applied" indicator for a specific item in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Indicator: The where-applied indicator for the item may not be set correctly or is not valid for the current transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the material master or the specific item category.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the item, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or related tables.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise if the where-applied indicator is not applicable in the context of the transaction being performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the where-applied indicator is set correctly