How To Fix G0675 - Sign change for goodwill/negative goodwill in activity &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Sign change for goodwill/negative goodwill in activity &2

What causes this issue?

The transfer of investee unit &V1& in activity &V2& leads to a sign
change of the existing goodwill.

System Response

Investee unit &V1& has two upper units: In the previous activity &V3&
goodwill was created for the one upper unit, and negative goodwill was
created for the other upper unit.
For each of the two upper units a transfer to a third upper unit is
taking place in the current period.
You can use the activity sequence to determine how to treat the new
differential incurred for both activities: either as a goodwill or as a
negative goodwill item.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the sequence of the transfer activities.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0675 - Sign change for goodwill/negative goodwill in activity &2 ?

  The SAP error message G0675, which states "Sign change for goodwill/negative goodwill in activity &2," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and asset management, particularly when dealing with goodwill or negative goodwill during the posting of transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an inconsistency in the accounting entries related to goodwill or negative goodwill. The specific causes can include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for goodwill or negative goodwill in the system may not be configured correctly.
  Posting Errors: There may be a posting that attempts to change the sign of goodwill or negative goodwill in a way that is not allowed by the accounting principles or the system's configuration.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the expected accounting treatment for goodwill or negative goodwill.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries that incorrectly reflect the nature of the transaction can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the