How To Fix G00318 - Statistical goodwill items in method &1 are the same

G00318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Statistical goodwill items in method &1 are the same

What causes this issue?

In method &V1&, the statistical items are the same for goodwill and
negative goodwill.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Enter another item for one of the statistical items. This item can
either be maintained directly in the method or in the global settings
of the consolidation of investments (according to the configuration of
the system utilization of consolidation of investments).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

G00318 - Details

• The SAP error message G00318, which states "Statistical goodwill items in method &1 are the same," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with goodwill accounting in asset management or during the execution of certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there are multiple statistical goodwill items that are being processed in a way that SAP does not allow. The system expects that each statistical goodwill item should be unique or should have distinct characteristics, but it finds that the items in question are identical or conflict with each other in the context of the specified method (indicated by &1).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Goodwill Items: Review the statistical goodwill items associated with the method specified in the error message. Ensure that there are no duplicates or identical entries.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If you are using a specific method for calculating goodwill, check