How To Fix G00314 - Equity method posting items &1,&2,&3,&4 have unsuitable where-appl.ind.

G00314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Equity method posting items &1,&2,&3,&4 have unsuitable where-appl.ind.

What causes this issue?

Items &V1&, &V2&, &V3&, and &V4& are specified as items for equity
method posting. However, these items have an unsuitable
<DS:GLOS.where-applied_indicator>where-applied indicator</>:

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

If the debit and credit offsetting items for the equity method are
defined as 'asset' or 'liability' items, the debit and credit
divestiture items for divestitures must also be defined as 'asset' or
'liability' items.
The where-applied indicators of the equity item used to post negative
investment book value and its respective offsetting item must be
defined in one of the following ways:
Both are statistical items.
Both are either asset or liability items.
The negative investment book value is an asset or liability item and
the offsetting item for negative investment book value is an income
statement item.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the where-applied indicator for posting items used by the equity
method, or specify different items 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 G00314 - Equity method posting items &1,&2,&3,&4 have unsuitable where-appl.ind. ?

  The SAP error message G00314 indicates that there are issues with equity method posting items in the context of financial accounting. Specifically, the message states that the posting items have an unsuitable "where-appl.ind." (where application indicator). This typically relates to the way that equity method investments are accounted for in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises from incorrect configuration settings in the system related to the equity method of accounting. This could involve settings in the financial accounting module or the controlling module.
  Posting Items: The specific posting items mentioned in the error message may not be set up correctly for the equity method. This could involve missing or incorrect indicators that define how these items should be treated in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the posting items, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the equity