How To Fix GLT2202 - Balancing field "&1" in line item &2 not filled -> long text

GLT2202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Balancing field "&1" in line item &2 not filled -> long text

What causes this issue?

An account assignment to cost center &V3& was made for line item &V2&. A
profit center could not be derived for cost center &V3&.

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?

Assign a profit center to the cost center &V3&.

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 GLT2202 - Balancing field "&1" in line item &2 not filled -> long text ?

  The SAP error message GLT2202 indicates that a balancing field in a line item is not filled, which is a common issue when dealing with financial postings in SAP. This error typically arises in the context of General Ledger (GL) accounting, where certain fields must be populated to ensure that the accounting entries are balanced and complete.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GLT2202 is triggered when:
  
  A required balancing field (like a cost center, internal order, or profit center) is not filled in the line item.
  The system expects certain fields to be populated based on the configuration of the document type or the account being used.
  There may be a missing configuration in the financial document settings that requires specific fields to be filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLT2202 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Line Item: Review the line item that is causing the error. Ensure that all required fields, especially the balancing fields,