How To Fix GK897 - Auto posting item &1 contains wrong value (cons unit &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 897

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

What causes this issue?

The system proposed values for automatic posting item &V1&. In this
case, the items "Annual Net Income/Retained Earnings - Balance Sheet",
"Annual Net Income/Retained Earnings - Income Statement", "Deferred
Taxes - Balance Sheet" and "Deferred Taxes - Income Statement" must
contain the correct value: that is, the document total across the
balance sheet items must be zero, just like the total across all income
statement items must be zero, and the financial statement imbalance
must be allocated to the "Annual Net Income/Retained Earnings" and
"Deferred Taxes" items in accordance with the valid tax rate.
If the document type does not have a clearing item, the above condition
must be met for the entire document. If a clearing item is defined, the
condition applies to each consolidation unit (or each combination of
consolidation unit/partner unit when using posting level 20, 22, 23, or
24).
This is not the case in this document.

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 item &V1& and consolidation unit &V2&
, or do not propose any line items for the above items, in which case
the values are automatically calculated for the automatic posting
items.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK897 - Auto posting item &1 contains wrong value (cons unit &2) ?

  The SAP error message GK897 indicates that there is an issue with the auto-posting item in a financial transaction, specifically related to the valuation of a cost unit. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when the system encounters a value that does not conform to the expected format or range for a particular cost unit.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cost Unit: The cost unit specified in the auto-posting item may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the cost center that lead to the wrong value being assigned.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect values being posted.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center, internal order, or other related objects may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Unit: Verify that the cost unit specified in the auto-posting item is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant master data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the controlling area, cost centers, and other related settings are correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for cost element accounting.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the values in the relevant transaction or document.
  Master Data Review: Review the master data for the cost center or internal order to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the data is consistent.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KP26 (Change Plan Data) or KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to review and correct data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the relevant master data or configuration settings.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling or financial accounting.