How To Fix GLT1207 - Delete base items first

GLT1207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Delete base items first

What causes this issue?

You have changed the <DS:DE.SPLITTYPE>processing category</> to "&V1&".
Although this processing category does not allow <DS:DE.LINETYPE_B>base
items</>, base items have however been defined.

System Response

The processing category cannot be changed to "&V1&".

How to fix this error?

First delete the defined base items for the <DS:DE.LINETYPE_S>line item
to be processed</>. Then you can change the processing category to
"&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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLT1207 - Delete base items first ?

  The SAP error message GLT1207 ("Delete base items first") typically occurs in the context of managing financial documents, particularly when dealing with General Ledger (GL) accounts or related transactions. This error indicates that there are dependent items or base items that need to be deleted before you can delete or modify the item you are currently trying to work with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Items: The item you are trying to delete has dependent items that are linked to it. In SAP, certain transactions or entries may have relationships with other entries, and you cannot delete a parent item if there are child items still present.
  Document Flow: The item may be part of a document flow where other documents or entries depend on it. For example, if a journal entry has been posted that references the item, it cannot be deleted until those references are removed.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure