How To Fix G00401 - Inheritance &3 from item &2 to &1 not possible


G00401 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 401

  • Message text: Inheritance &3 from item &2 to &1 not possible

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  • What causes this issue?

    Item &V1& requires subassignment &V3&, and this cannot be inherited
    from the triggering item, &V2&, because &V3& is not a breakdown, or
    only an optional breakdown, of &V2&.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Enter &V3& as subassignment of item &V1&.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00401 - Inheritance &3 from item &2 to &1 not possible ?
    The SAP error message G00401, which states "Inheritance &3 from item &2 to &1 not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with characteristics and values in a material or object hierarchy. This error indicates that there is an issue with inheriting characteristics from one item to another, which can happen for several reasons.
    Causes:
    
    
    Incompatible Characteristics: The characteristics of the source item (&2) may not be compatible with the target item (&1). This can happen if the target item has different characteristics or if the characteristics are not defined in a way that allows inheritance.
    
    
    Missing Values: The source item may have values for certain characteristics that are not defined or allowed for the target item.
    
    
    Hierarchy Issues: If the items are part of a classification hierarchy, there may be issues with how the hierarchy is structured, preventing proper inheritance.
    
    
    Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or

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