How To Fix G0667 - Credit item (group ARE) not maintained for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 667

• Message text: Credit item (group ARE) not maintained for item &1

What causes this issue?

A credit item is not specified for item &V1& (selected C/I item: Group
Share in Appropriations of Retained Earnings).

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings for consolidation of investments and
specify the missing credit item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0667 - Credit item (group ARE) not maintained for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message G0667, which states "Credit item (group ARE) not maintained for item &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with credit items in accounts receivable or accounts payable. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding credit item for the specified item (represented by &1) in the relevant configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the credit item group (ARE) is not defined for the specific item in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the master data or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Item Group: The item may not be assigned to the correct credit item group, or the group may not be properly configured to handle credit items.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that manage credit items.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Verify the master data for the item in question. Ensure that the credit item group is correctly assigned and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  Maintain Credit Item Group: If the credit item group is not maintained, you will need to create or update it in the configuration settings. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for Financial Accounting (FI) and then to Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable.
  Look for the settings related to credit items and ensure that the group is defined correctly.
  
  
  Review Item Group Settings: Check the settings for the item group to ensure that it is set up to handle credit items appropriately.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining credit item groups and resolving related errors.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2 (for maintaining item groups) or FD32 (for customer master data) to help navigate the system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration or master data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G0667 error and implement a solution to resolve it.