How To Fix GZ261 - & Please enter an item set, not a transaction type set

GZ261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 261

• Message text: & Please enter an item set, not a transaction type set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ261 - & Please enter an item set, not a transaction type set ?

  The SAP error message GZ261, which states "Please enter an item set, not a transaction type set," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or when dealing with material documents. This error indicates that the system expects an item set (which refers to specific items or materials) but has received a transaction type set instead (which refers to a broader category of transactions).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered a transaction type set instead of an item set in a field where the system expects specific items.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system where the settings for item sets and transaction types are not properly defined.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the item sets, leading to confusion in the input fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you are entering the correct type of set. If the system is