How To Fix GK857 - No items defined for posting deferred income taxes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 857

• Message text: No items defined for posting deferred income taxes

What causes this issue?

You have not yet specified selected items for the consolidation chart
of accounts &V1&, which are required for posting
<DS:GLOS.deferred_taxes>deferred taxes</>.
You need to specify the selected items in accordance with the method of
handling deferred taxes (on the assets and/or liabilities side) which
you selected in document type &V2&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check your specifications of the items for deferred taxes in the
definition of selected items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK857 - No items defined for posting deferred income taxes ?

  The SAP error message GK857, which states "No items defined for posting deferred income taxes," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and tax reporting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find any defined items for posting deferred income taxes, which are necessary for the proper accounting of tax liabilities and assets.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for deferred income taxes has not been set up in the system. This includes missing tax accounts or settings in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Code: The tax code being used may not be properly configured to handle deferred income taxes.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the accounts that should be used for posting deferred income taxes.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The error may also arise if the posting period is closed or if there are restrictions on posting to certain periods.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post deferred income taxes.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and ensure that the deferred tax accounts are properly defined in the chart of accounts.
  Verify that the necessary settings for deferred income taxes are in place, including the relevant tax codes.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes: 
  
  Check the tax codes being used in the transaction to ensure they are set up to allow for deferred tax postings.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data: 
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (such as G/L accounts) is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate tax codes.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Periods: 
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open and that there are no restrictions preventing postings to that period.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform postings related to deferred income taxes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (for defining tax codes) and FS00 (for managing G/L accounts).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) for further assistance.