How To Fix G0892 - &1: Intention for sale must be before divestiture accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 892

• Message text: &1: Intention for sale must be before divestiture accounting

What causes this issue?

The year and period of the <LS>intention for sale</> must be prior to
the year and period of the <LS>final divestiture</>.

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?

Specify a valid year and period for the intention of sale.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0892 - &1: Intention for sale must be before divestiture accounting ?

  The SAP error message G0892 indicates that there is a problem with the sequence of transactions related to divestiture accounting and the intention to sell an asset. Specifically, it means that the system expects the intention to sell (or the sale process) to be recorded before any divestiture accounting entries are made. 
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Sequence of Transactions: The intention to sell an asset was not recorded before the divestiture accounting was processed.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing data or incorrect settings in the asset master record or in the divestiture process.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the divestiture process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Sequence:
  
  Ensure that the intention to sell the asset is recorded before any divestiture accounting entries. This can typically be done in the asset accounting module.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Verify the asset master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the asset is marked for sale appropriately.
  
  
  
  Correct the Accounting Entries:
  
  If divestiture accounting has already been processed, you may need to reverse those entries before you can record the intention to sell.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting and divestiture processes for specific instructions on how to handle these transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the configuration settings related to asset accounting and divestiture.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to perform the necessary transactions in the asset accounting module.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.