How To Fix G00035 - Transfer re. goodwill reduction in divestitures/transfers is invalid

G00035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Transfer re. goodwill reduction in divestitures/transfers is invalid

What causes this issue?

You have currently chosen <ZK><ZH>No or Complete Reduction</></> for
<ZK>goodwill reduction in divestitures and transfers.</> A prerequisite
for this is the use of universal statistical postings. Universal
statistical postings is currently not active in dimension <LB>&V1&</>.

System Response

Warning message. You cannot execute consolidation of investments with
this setting.

How to fix this error?

Either activate universal statistical postings for dimension <LB>&V1&</>
<LB>,</> or choose <ZK><ZH>Proportional Reduction</></> for goodwill
reduction in divestitures and transfers.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00035 - Transfer re. goodwill reduction in divestitures/transfers is invalid ?

  The SAP error message G00035, which indicates that the transfer regarding goodwill reduction in divestitures or transfers is invalid, typically arises in the context of asset accounting and financial transactions related to mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle goodwill transfers, especially if the company code or the asset accounting settings are not aligned with the requirements for divestitures.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The transaction may be missing required data fields or may contain incorrect values that do not meet the validation rules set in the system.
  
  
  Goodwill Accounting Settings: The settings for goodwill accounting may not be correctly defined in the system, leading to issues when trying to process goodwill reductions.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type used for the transfer may not be appropriate for goodwill adjustments, or it may