How To Fix G00374 - No begin date for amortization/reduction of goodwill in global settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 374

• Message text: No begin date for amortization/reduction of goodwill in global settings

What causes this issue?

The global C/I settings are inconsistently defined with regard to the
treatment of (negative)
<DS:GLOS.3526B7A1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>goodwill</>. This might be
caused by one of the following:

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

The amortization of (negative) goodwill was selected, but there is no
entry for the begin of the amortization.
The periodic reduction of (negative) goodwill was selected, but there
is no entry for the begin of this process.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the entry for the beginning of the amortization and periodic
reduction of the (negative) goodwill in the global settings for C/I
(Customizing). Particularly, also look at the goodwill-related entries
in the C/I system utilization (in C/I Customizing).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00374 - No begin date for amortization/reduction of goodwill in global settings ?

  The SAP error message G00374, which states "No begin date for amortization/reduction of goodwill in global settings," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the amortization of goodwill in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting and asset management.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The global settings for the amortization of goodwill have not been properly configured. Specifically, the system requires a start date for the amortization process, which may not have been set.
  
  
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master data for the goodwill asset may not have the necessary information filled in, such as the start date for amortization.
  
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not align with the amortization periods, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00374 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Global Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for asset accounting in SAP.
  Go to the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Valuation > Amortization of Goodwill.
  Ensure that the "Begin Date for Amortization" is set correctly. If it is missing, you will need to enter a valid date.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record for the goodwill asset in question.
  Check the "Amortization" tab to ensure that the start date for amortization is filled in correctly.
  If it is missing, you can update the asset master data with the appropriate start date.
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings are correctly configured and that they align with the amortization periods.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year Change.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on the specific configuration required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to asset accounting settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00374 error and ensure that the amortization of goodwill is correctly configured in your SAP system.