How To Fix GLT2206 - Balancing field "&1" in line item &2 not filled -> long text

GLT2206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

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

What causes this issue?

An account assignment to a profitability segment was made for line item
&V2&. A profit center could not be derived for the profitability
segment.

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?

A profit center can be derived for the profitability segment from the
following objects:
Material and plant
Internal order
WBS element

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLT2206 - Balancing field "&1" in line item &2 not filled -> long text ?

  The SAP error message GLT2206 indicates that a balancing field in a line item is not filled, which is necessary for the system to maintain the integrity of financial postings. This error typically occurs in the context of General Ledger (GL) accounting when a transaction is being posted, and it is crucial for the system to ensure that all required fields are populated correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GLT2206 is triggered when:
  
  A required balancing field (like a cost center, profit center, or segment) is missing in the line item.
  The configuration of the GL account or the document type does not allow for the posting without the balancing field being filled.
  There may be a missing or incorrect assignment in the configuration of the financial document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GLT2206 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