How To Fix GZ288 - Please correct the selected item specified

GZ288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Please correct the selected item specified

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GZ288 - Details

• The SAP error message GZ288, which states "Please correct the selected item specified," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material document processing. This error can arise due to various reasons, often related to issues with the data entered or the configuration of the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The item or document number may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find the specified item.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data for the specified item may be incomplete or missing, which can prevent the system from processing the transaction.
  Document Status: The document you are trying to process may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., it may be blocked or already posted).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the material type, valuation class, or other settings that affect how items are processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user