How To Fix G00320 - Selected items &1 and &2 for C/I have unsuitable where-applied indicators

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Selected items &1 and &2 for C/I have unsuitable where-applied indicators

What causes this issue?

Valuation item &V1& and amortization item &V2& for goodwill with
negative investment bookvalue have an inappropriate
<DS:GLOS.where-applied_indicator>where-applied indicator</> in the
selected items for consolidation of investments. Only the following
combinations of where-applied indicators are valid for these items:
Valuation Item,,Amortization Item
statistical,,statistical
asset/liability,,asset/liability
balance sheet,,income statement

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

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the where-applied indicator for items &V1& and &V2&, or use a
different selected item for C/I in Consolidation Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00320 - Selected items &1 and &2 for C/I have unsuitable where-applied indicators ?

  The SAP error message G00320 indicates that there is a mismatch in the "where-applied indicators" for the selected items in a configuration or integration scenario. This typically occurs in the context of configuration management, where certain items or components are not compatible due to their settings or indicators.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to select or configure two items (denoted as &1 and &2 in the error message) that have incompatible "where-applied indicators." These indicators determine how and where certain components can be applied or used within a configuration. If the indicators do not match or are not suitable for the intended configuration, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Where-Applied Indicators: Review the where-applied indicators for both items involved in the error. Ensure that they are compatible and suitable for the configuration you are trying to create.
  
  
  Modify Configuration: If the indicators are indeed incompatible, you may need to modify your configuration. This could involve selecting different items that have compatible indicators or adjusting the indicators of the items if possible.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the specific module you are working with. This can provide insights into the requirements for where-applied indicators.
  
  
  Use Compatibility Matrix: If available, consult a compatibility matrix for the items you are working with. This can help you identify which items can be used together without causing errors.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help troubleshoot the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Configuration Management: Familiarize yourself with the principles of configuration management in SAP, especially regarding where-applied indicators and their implications.
  Training and Documentation: Consider additional training or resources on SAP configuration processes to better understand how to manage and resolve such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.