How To Fix G0661 - Overlapping of equity data from the totals database and addl fin.table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Overlapping of equity data from the totals database and addl fin.table

What causes this issue?

According to the global C/I settings, the reported equity data is a
combination of the totals database and the additional financial data.
You defined the reported equity data as combinations of FS item and
subitem. The item/subitem combinations are not permitted in the
additional financial data for equity, except for those combinations tha
t intended for supplemental reading of consolidation entries.
The additional financial table contains data for the following
item/subitem combinations:
&V1&&V2&&V3&&V4&
Shown immediately after the item/subitem combination is the activity
that is defined in the maintenance of 'reported items for changes in
equity' - separated by a slash (/).

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?

If you want enter the items/subitems in the additional financial table,
either go to the maintenance of 'reported items for changes in equity'
and select the the indicator to also read the consolidation entries for
this specific combination, or delete these entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0661 - Overlapping of equity data from the totals database and addl fin.table ?

  The SAP error message G0661 indicates that there is an issue with overlapping equity data between the totals database and an additional financial table. This typically occurs during the processing of financial data, particularly in the context of financial accounting and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Overlap: There may be overlapping or conflicting entries in the equity data between the totals database (which aggregates financial data) and the additional financial table (which may contain detailed or supplementary financial information).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the financial tables or the totals database may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how data is stored or processed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, such as duplicate entries or incorrect postings that cause the system to detect overlaps.
  Timing Issues: If data is being processed or updated simultaneously in different tables, it can lead to temporary overlaps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G0661 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Entries: Review the equity data in both the totals database and the additional financial table to identify any overlapping or duplicate entries. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the financial data. This can help identify and rectify any data integrity issues.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the financial tables and the totals database. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  Data Reconciliation: Perform a reconciliation of the equity data between the two sources. This may involve comparing totals and ensuring that they match.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the G0661 error for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after performing the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights or solutions specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and others that can help you analyze the data in the tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to G0661 for updates or fixes that may have been released.
  User 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 identify and resolve the cause of the G0661 error in your SAP system.