How To Fix GLT1023 - Item category &1 is assigned to acct. trans. &2, deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Item category &1 is assigned to acct. trans. &2, deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

<DS:DE.LINETYPE>Item category</> &V1& is used in the SAP system. It is
assigned to <DS:DE.GLPROCESS>accounting 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 GLT1023 - Item category &1 is assigned to acct. trans. &2, deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message GLT1023 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of an account transaction due to the assignment of an item category to that transaction. Specifically, the message states that the item category (&1) is assigned to the account transaction (&2), and therefore, deletion is not possible.
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Assignment: The item category you are trying to delete is linked to a specific account transaction. This linkage prevents the deletion because the system needs to maintain data integrity.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP has built-in rules to ensure that certain transactions and their associated data are not deleted if they are still in use or linked to other data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Category Assignment: Review the item category assignment for the account transaction. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or transaction in SAP where item categories are assigned.
  Unassign Item Category: If it is appropriate to do so, you may need to unassign the item category from the account transaction before attempting to delete it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings.
  Review Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the account transaction that would prevent its deletion. This may involve checking related documents or transactions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on handling item categories and account transactions.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like OBYC for account determination) to check the configuration related to item categories and account transactions.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not affecting the standard behavior of item category assignments.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, test the changes in a sandbox environment before applying them to the production system to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.