How To Fix GU961 - Enter line item tables only

GU961 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 961

• Message text: Enter line item tables only

What causes this issue?

You can only edit line item tables with this function.

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?

Enter valid line item tables.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU961 - Enter line item tables only ?

  The SAP error message GU961 ("Enter line item tables only") typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an operation that requires line item tables, but the input provided does not meet the necessary criteria. This error is often encountered in the context of financial or accounting transactions, particularly when dealing with document entries or reports that require detailed line item data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Table Type: The operation may be expecting a line item table (such as BSEG for accounting documents) but is receiving a summary table or a different type of data structure.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered data in a field that is not intended for line item entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected input for the transaction or report being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Data: Ensure that the data being entered corresponds to the required line