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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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 divestiture accounts are properly defined for the relevant asset classes.
  Verify that the accounts are set up for the specific transaction types you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record and check if all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the asset is marked correctly for sale and that the relevant account assignments are in place.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the transaction type you are using to ensure that it is configured to allow for the posting of assets intended for sale.
  Make sure that the transaction type is linked to the correct consolidation and divestiture accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the required configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Support: If the issue persists, 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 resolve the G0898 error and successfully process the intended transaction.