How To Fix G0898 - &1: Enter first consolidtn and divestiture account. for intent. for sale

G0898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 898

• Message text: &1: Enter first consolidtn and divestiture account. for intent. for sale

What causes this issue?

You have defined the year and period of the <LS>intention for sale</> or
<LS>discontinued operations</> for &V1&. In this case, you must also
enter the times for the first consolidation and 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?

For &V1&, enter the times for the first consolidation and final
divestiture, or undo your entries for the intention for sale or
discontinued operations.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0898 - &1: Enter first consolidtn and divestiture account. for intent. for sale ?

  The SAP error message G0898 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to consolidation and divestiture accounts in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with assets intended for sale.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the system cannot find the appropriate consolidation and divestiture accounts for the asset that is intended for sale. This could be due to missing or incorrect configuration in the financial settings.
  Data Entry Issues: If the user is trying to post a transaction related to an asset that is marked for sale, but the necessary accounts have not been defined in the system, this error will occur.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may not have the required fields filled out, or the asset may not be properly classified for the intended transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for asset accounting in SAP.
  Ensure that the consolidation and