How To Fix GK896 - Clearing item &1 contains wrong value (cons unit &2)

GK896 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 896

• Message text: Clearing item &1 contains wrong value (cons unit &2)

What causes this issue?

The system proposed values for clearing item &V1&. In this case, the
balance of the document across the balance sheet and income statement
items must be zero for each consolidation unit (or for each combination
of consolidation unit/partner unit when using posting levels 20, 22,
23, or 24). Here the balance is not zero.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Either change the line items with clearing item &V1& and consolidation
unit &V2&, or do not propose any line items for the clearing item, in
which case the values are automatically calculated on the clearing
item.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK896 - Details

• The SAP error message GK896, which states "Clearing item &1 contains wrong value (cons unit &2)," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with clearing items in the General Ledger or during the reconciliation process. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency or an invalid value related to the consumption unit in the clearing item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Consumption Unit: The consumption unit specified in the clearing item does not match the expected or valid consumption unit for the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the handling of consumption units, such as missing or incorrect settings in the relevant financial modules.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect values being entered for the clearing item.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant accounts or materials may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Clearing Item: Review