How To Fix GZ285 - & Please enter same type of item (balance sheet or income statement)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 285

• Message text: & Please enter same type of item (balance sheet or income statement)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ285 - & Please enter same type of item (balance sheet or income statement) ?

  The SAP error message GZ285, which states "Please enter same type of item (balance sheet or income statement)," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the types of items being processed in a financial transaction or report. This error is often encountered in the context of financial statements, where the system expects all items to belong to the same category (either balance sheet items or income statement items).
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Item Types: The most common cause of this error is that the user is trying to include both balance sheet items and income statement items in the same transaction or report. SAP requires that all items in a given context must be of the same type.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the financial reporting settings or in the way the accounts are set up in the chart of accounts.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently select accounts from different categories when entering data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Selected Items: Check the items you are trying to include in the transaction or report. Ensure that all selected items are either balance sheet items or income statement items, but not both.
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the financial module. Ensure that the accounts are correctly categorized in the chart of accounts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly categorize accounts and items.
  User Training: Provide training for users on how to correctly enter data and select items to avoid this error in the future.
  Error Logs: Check SAP error logs for additional details that may help identify the specific cause of the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as transaction codes for financial reporting (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GZ285 error and ensure that your financial transactions and reports are processed correctly.