How To Fix G0645 - In the equity method, additions cannot be calculated with the group share

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 645

• Message text: In the equity method, additions cannot be calculated with the group share

What causes this issue?

In the equity method, the minority interest cannot be calculated using
group shares if an addition occurs.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Choose a different accounting technique or calculate additions using
the direct share.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0645 - In the equity method, additions cannot be calculated with the group share ?

  The SAP error message G0645, which states "In the equity method, additions cannot be calculated with the group share," typically arises in the context of financial consolidation and reporting, particularly when using the equity method for accounting investments in subsidiaries or associates.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for the equity method in the consolidation system may not be configured correctly. This includes the settings for group share calculations.
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data entered for the equity method calculations, such as incorrect ownership percentages or missing data.
  
  
  Incompatible Settings: The system may be trying to calculate additions (e.g., profits, losses) based on group shares, which is not allowed under the equity method. The equity method typically requires that the investor recognizes its share of the investee's profits or losses, not additions based on group shares.
  
  
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