How To Fix G00311 - Item &1 is used more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Item &1 is used more than once

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.3526B792AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Item</> &V1& is used more than
once. The following items in consolidation chart of accounts &V2& must
differ from one another:
Statistical stockholders' equity
Annual net income (ANI)
Minority interest in ANI
Adjusted ANI
Minority interest in adjusted ANI
Adjusted statistical ANI (goodwill)
Statistical minority interest in adjusted ANI (goodwill)
Statistical adjusted ANI (equity method)
Statistical minority interest in adjusted ANI (equity method)
Statistical amortization of goodwill
Statistical amortization of goodwill - currency translation differences
Statistical direct elimination of goodwill
Statistical periodic reduction of goodwill
Statistical amortization of negative goodwill
Statistical amortization of negative goodwill - currency translation
differences
Statistical direct elimination of negative goodwill
Statistical periodic reduction of negative goodwill
The following items can be identical to one another, but must differ
from the above items:
Annual net income - offsetting item
Minority interest in ANI - offsetting item
Overall statistical offsetting item

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for Consolidation, ensure that the items are unique with
regards to the criteria listed above. The following areas are relevant:
Statistical items in statistical stockholders' equity
Selected items for consolidation of investments (C/I)
Global chart of accounts-based settings for C/I
Chart of accounts-based settings in the C/I method

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00311 - Item &1 is used more than once ?

  The SAP error message G00311, which states "Item &1 is used more than once," typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as when creating or posting a document (e.g., a purchase order, invoice, or sales order). This error indicates that the system has detected a duplicate entry for a specific item in the document you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same item (identified by the item number &1) has been entered multiple times in the same document.
  Copying Documents: If you are copying an existing document, it may inadvertently include the same item more than once.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to the same item being added multiple times.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings in the system may allow for duplicate entries, but the business logic prevents them from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document for Duplicates: Review the document you are trying to create or post. Look for the item number indicated in the error message and ensure it is only listed once.
  Remove Duplicates: If you find that the item is indeed listed multiple times, remove the duplicate entries so that each item appears only once.
  Review Copying Procedures: If you are copying documents, ensure that the copying process does not inadvertently create duplicates. You may need to adjust the copying logic or manually check the copied document.
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you suspect that the issue may be related to system configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings that govern item entries in documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using various transaction codes (e.g., ME21N for purchase orders, VF01 for billing documents) when encountering this error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on proper data entry procedures to minimize the risk of duplicate entries in the future.
  Error Logs: Review system logs or error logs for additional context or related errors that may provide further insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00311 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.