How To Fix 8I293 - Capital goods indicator not available for GR document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Capital goods indicator not available for GR document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I293 - Capital goods indicator not available for GR document ?

  The SAP error message 8I293 indicates that there is an issue with the capital goods indicator for a Goods Receipt (GR) document. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary capital goods indicator for the material being processed in the GR.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Capital Goods Indicator: The material master record for the item being received does not have a capital goods indicator set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for capital goods accounting may not be properly defined in the system.
  Material Type: The material type of the item may not be configured to allow for capital goods accounting.
  Document Type: The document type used for the GR may not be set up to handle capital goods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the capital goods indicator is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Capital Goods Indicator:
  
  If the indicator is missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master record.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for capital goods accounting in the SAP system. This can be done through the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Integration with Financial Accounting ? Define Capital Goods Indicator.
  
  
  Ensure that the capital goods indicator is defined and linked to the appropriate material types.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type used for the item is configured to allow capital goods accounting. This can be checked in the material type configuration.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the document type used for the GR is configured to support capital goods. This can be checked in the configuration settings for inventory management.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on capital goods accounting and material master configuration.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the capital goods indicator.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8I293 and ensure that the capital goods indicator is properly set up for your Goods Receipt documents.