How To Fix G0670 - No breakdown category could be assigned to statistical item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 670

• Message text: No breakdown category could be assigned to statistical item &1

What causes this issue?

No breakdown category could be assigned to statistical item &V1&.
Neither the breakdown category &V2& in the selection screen, nor
breakdown category &V3& of the corresponding equity item &V4& could be
used, as none of these breakdown categories demonstrate suitable
attributes.

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?

A statistical item of consolidation of investments has the same
breakdown attributes as the equity item belonging to it, apart from an
additional breakdown by partners.
Create a new breakdown category that contains the breakdown attributes
of equity item &V4& as well as a partner breakdown.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0670 - No breakdown category could be assigned to statistical item &1 ?

  The SAP error message G0670 "No breakdown category could be assigned to statistical item &1" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when you are trying to post a statistical item that does not have a valid breakdown category assigned to it. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of costs or revenues that are meant to be tracked for statistical purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Breakdown Category: The statistical item you are trying to post does not have a breakdown category assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the controlling area or the specific statistical item may not be set up correctly.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account you are trying to use may not be configured to allow statistical postings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center, internal order, or other relevant objects may not be properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Define Breakdown Categories).
  Ensure that the breakdown categories are defined and assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Breakdown Category:
  
  If the statistical item does not have a breakdown category, you may need to assign one. This can typically be done in the master data settings for the relevant cost element or statistical item.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignment:
  
  Check the account assignment for the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that the account is set up to allow statistical postings.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the cost center, internal order, or any other relevant objects to ensure that they are correctly configured and that the necessary breakdown categories are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on the specific configuration settings related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OKEQ (for breakdown categories) or OKEE (for cost element accounting) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings or master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling or financial accounting.