How To Fix G00310 - Goodwill item &1 has a subitem breakdown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 310

• Message text: Goodwill item &1 has a subitem breakdown

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>Financial statement item</> &V1& is
broken down by subitems.

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

The item 'Statistical Goodwill Amortization' may not be broken down by
subitems.
The item 'Statistical Negative Goodwill Amortization' may not be broken
down by subitems.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the subitem breakdowns for the statistical goodwill items in the
global chart-based settings for C/I, or specify different items in
Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00310 - Goodwill item &1 has a subitem breakdown ?

  The SAP error message G00310 indicates that there is an issue with a goodwill item that has a subitem breakdown. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting, particularly when dealing with goodwill and its associated subitems.
  Cause:
  The error message G00310 is triggered when:
  
  A goodwill item is being processed, but it has been defined with subitems in the system.
  The system expects that goodwill items should not have subitems, or there is a mismatch in the configuration or data entry that leads to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Goodwill Item Configuration:
  
  Go to the asset master data for the goodwill item in question and verify if it has been set up correctly.
  Ensure that the item is not incorrectly configured to have subitems if it should not.
  
  
  
  Review Subitem Settings:
  
  If the goodwill item is supposed to have subitems, check the configuration settings in the asset accounting module to ensure that it allows for subitem breakdowns for goodwill items.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Master Data:
  
  If the goodwill item should not have subitems, you may need to adjust the asset master data to remove any subitem breakdowns.
  This can typically be done through transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) or AS03 (Display Asset).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to asset accounting and goodwill items to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAOA: Asset Accounting Customizing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Asset Accounting documentation for detailed information on handling goodwill and subitems.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the G00310 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.