How To Fix G00306 - Minority interest item &1 has unsuitable where-applied indicator

G00306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Minority interest item &1 has unsuitable where-applied indicator

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& in cons chart of accounts &V2& is specified as a minority
interest item. However, this item has an unsuitable
<DS:GLOS.where-applied_indicator>where-applied indicator</>. Balance
sheet items must have the indicator 'Asset' or 'Liability/stockholders'
equity'.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Change the where-applied indicator for item &V1& or specify a different
item for minority interest 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 G00306 - Minority interest item &1 has unsuitable where-applied indicator ?

  The SAP error message G00306, which states "Minority interest item &1 has unsuitable where-applied indicator," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting and consolidation processes within SAP. This error is related to the handling of minority interests in consolidated financial statements.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the minority interest item (often related to non-controlling interests in subsidiaries) has an inappropriate "where-applied" indicator. This indicator determines how the minority interest is treated in the consolidation process. If the indicator is not set correctly, it can lead to inconsistencies in the financial reporting, causing the system to throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Where-Applied Indicator:
  
  Navigate to the relevant minority interest item in the SAP system.
  Verify the "where-applied" indicator settings for the minority interest item. Ensure that it is set correctly according to your organization's accounting policies and the requirements of the consolidation process.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Configuration:
  
  If the indicator