How To Fix GLT1021 - Item type &1 is assigned to transaction &2, deletion not possible

GLT1021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLT1 - Split processor: Maintain control tables

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Item type &1 is assigned to transaction &2, deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

<DS:DE.LINETYPE>Item category</> &V1& is used by the standard system.
It is assiged to <DS:DE.KTOSL>transaction</> &V2&.

System Response

The item category cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLT1021 - Item type &1 is assigned to transaction &2, deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message GLT1021 indicates that an item type is assigned to a specific transaction, and as a result, deletion of that item is not possible. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with General Ledger (GL) accounts or other financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete an item (such as a line item in a financial document) that is linked to a transaction type that does not allow for deletion. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types have restrictions on deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Dependencies: The item may be linked to other financial documents or processes that prevent its deletion.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may have been set up to prevent deletion of certain item types for compliance or auditing purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLT1021 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Type and Transaction: Verify the