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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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