How To Fix GK894 - Clearing item needed for posting multiple cons units in LC (doc.type &1)

GK894 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Clearing item needed for posting multiple cons units in LC (doc.type &1)

What causes this issue?

Values are being posted in
<DS:GLOS.3526B7A4AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>local currency</>. The
document contains two or more
<DS:GLOS.3528EBD4E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>consolidation units</>. In
this case, when using document types with posting levels 01 and 10, a
clearing item must be specified. Document type &V1& does not have a
clearing item.

System Response

The document cannot be posted

How to fix this error?

Go to IMG and define a clearing item for document type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK894 - Clearing item needed for posting multiple cons units in LC (doc.type &1) ?

  The SAP error message GK894 indicates that there is a requirement for a clearing item when attempting to post multiple consumption units in local currency (LC) for a specific document type. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the areas of asset accounting or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Clearing Item: The system requires a clearing item to balance the transaction, but it is not available or not specified.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be configured to allow for the posting of multiple consumption units.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the relevant financial modules, such as Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Material Management (MM).
  Currency Issues: There may be discrepancies in currency settings or conversions that prevent the posting from being completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK894 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Clearing Items: Ensure