How To Fix G0501 - Item set & has different breakdown property for subitem

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Item set & has different breakdown property for subitem

What causes this issue?

The items contained in set &V1& have different subitem categories. This
is not permitted here.

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?

Change the item set so that the set contains only items with the same
subitem category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0501 - Item set & has different breakdown property for subitem ?

  The SAP error message G0501, which states "Item set & has different breakdown property for subitem," typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly in the areas of financial accounting or controlling. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the breakdown properties of the main item and its subitems in a document.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Breakdown Properties: The main item and its subitems have different characteristics or properties defined in the system. For example, if the main item is set to be broken down by a certain dimension (like cost center, profit center, etc.), but the subitems are not set up to use the same breakdown, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned, leading to discrepancies in how items and subitems are defined.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data