How To Fix GLT2002 - Item category &1 is missing (obligatory in accounting transaction &2/&3)

GLT2002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLT2 - Split processor: Evaluate control tables

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Item category &1 is missing (obligatory in accounting transaction &2/&3)

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE GLT2_GENERAL_1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
INCLUDE GLT2_GENERAL_3 OBJECT DOKU ID TX
Item category &V1& could not be derived from a document line item. This
item category is however defined as obligatory in accounting
transaction &V2&, variant &V3&.

System Response

INCLUDE GLT2_GENERAL_6 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE GLT2_GENERAL_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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 GLT2002 - Item category &1 is missing (obligatory in accounting transaction &2/&3) ?

  The SAP error message GLT2002 indicates that there is a missing item category in a specific accounting transaction. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction in the General Ledger (GL) and the system cannot find the required item category for the transaction type you are using.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item category that is required for the accounting transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be correctly configured to include the necessary item categories.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using an incorrect transaction code or item category.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like GL accounts, cost centers, etc.) may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Financial Accounting (FI) and check the settings for item categories.
  Ensure