How To Fix G00304 - Item &1 in C/I global settings has unsuitable where-applied indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Item &1 in C/I global settings has unsuitable where-applied indicator

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& in cons chart of accounts &V2& is assigned to the chart of
accounts-based global settings for C/I. This item has an unsuitable
<DS:GLOS.where-applied_indicator>where-applied indicator</>.
Balance sheet items must be defined as 'asset' or 'equity/liability'
items.
Income statement items must be defined as 'income statement' items.
Statistical items must be defined as 'statistical' items.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Change the master data for item &V1&, or use a different item in the
chart of accounts-based global settings for C/I in Consolidation
Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00304 - Item &1 in C/I global settings has unsuitable where-applied indicator ?

  The SAP error message G00304 indicates that there is an issue with the "where-applied" indicator for a specific item in the configuration or installation (C/I) global settings. This error typically arises when the system detects that the item in question has an unsuitable or incorrect configuration that does not align with the expected settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Where-Applied Indicator: The item may have a where-applied indicator that does not match the requirements for the configuration or installation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings that lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data related to the item may be corrupted or incorrectly maintained.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the item may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Where-Applied Indicator: Review the where-applied indicator for the item in question. Ensure that it is set correctly according to the business requirements.
  Review Configuration Settings: Go through the configuration settings related to the item and ensure that they are correctly defined and aligned with the expected values.
  Data Validation: Validate the data associated with the item to ensure there are no inconsistencies or corruption. This may involve checking related master data and transactional data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides to understand the expected settings for the where-applied indicator.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. If necessary, contact SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the settings.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the error to understand the exact point of failure.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that there are no side effects on other configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the G00304 error and implement a suitable solution.