How To Fix G00305 - Item &1 has unsuitable where-applied indicator for C/I method

G00305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Item &1 has unsuitable where-applied indicator for C/I method

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& in cons chart of accounts &V2& has an unsuitable
<DS:GLOS.where-applied_indicator>where-applied indicator</> assigned to
it in the chart of accounts-based settings for C/I method &V3&.

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

Balance sheet items must be defined as assets or liabilities.
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?

Check the master data for item &V1& or use a different item in the
chart of accounts-based settings for C/I method &V3& in Consolidation
Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00305 - Item &1 has unsuitable where-applied indicator for C/I method ?

  The SAP error message G00305 indicates that there is an issue with the "where-applied indicator" for a particular item when using the Costing/Inventory (C/I) method. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and costing processes, particularly when dealing with materials that have specific valuation or costing methods applied.
  
  Cause:
  The error message G00305 is triggered when:
  
  The item in question has a "where-applied indicator" that is not compatible with the costing or inventory method being used.
  The item may be set up with a valuation class or category that does not align with the expected settings for the C/I method.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the material master data, particularly in the accounting or costing views.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00305 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item (transaction code MM03).
  Review the accounting and costing views to ensure that the