How To Fix G00322 - Statistical goodwill item &1 does not have partner breakdown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Statistical goodwill item &1 does not have partner breakdown

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>Financial statement item</> &V1& is
not broken down by partners. The items reflecting statistical
<DS:GLOS.goodwill>goodwill</> amortization and statistical negative
goodwill amortization must have a partner breakdown.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Define a partner breakdown in the master data for item &V1& or define a
different item in its place in the global chart-based settings for
consolidation of investments in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00322 - Statistical goodwill item &1 does not have partner breakdown ?

  The SAP error message G00322 indicates that a statistical goodwill item does not have a partner breakdown. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and asset accounting when dealing with goodwill items that are not properly assigned to their respective partners (e.g., business partners, cost centers, or profit centers).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The statistical goodwill item is created without a corresponding partner assignment, which is necessary for proper accounting and reporting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for the proper assignment of partners to goodwill items.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or posting of the goodwill item, the necessary partner information may not have been entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Partner Assignment: Review the statistical goodwill item in question and ensure that it has the necessary partner assignment. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the details of the goodwill item.
  Update Configuration: If the issue is due to configuration, you may need to adjust the settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that partner breakdowns are required for statistical goodwill items.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, you may need to correct the entry by either updating the existing goodwill item or creating a new one with the correct partner information.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling statistical goodwill items and partner assignments.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset-related entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in asset accounting are trained on the importance of partner assignments and the implications of statistical goodwill items in financial reporting.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring proper configuration and data entry practices, you can resolve the G00322 error effectively.