How To Fix G00405 - Source/target item &1 has an initial value for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Source/target item &1 has an initial value for characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

No value was entered for source/target item &V1& for characteristic
&V2&, even though the item requires this breakdown and the 'balance per
characteristic' indicator is not selected for &V2&.

System Response

Thus, the selection and reclassification for the source item will take
place across all values for characteristic &V2& with respect to the
triggering condition for &V2&.
For the target item, this can lead to an error message at the start of
the reclassification. This is because the missing assignment an only be
inherited from the target item and, therefore, may not be available in
the document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00405 - Source/target item &1 has an initial value for characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message G00405 indicates that there is an issue with the source or target item in a data transfer process, specifically related to a characteristic that has an initial value. This error typically arises in the context of data transfer processes, such as those involving SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ECC (Enterprise Central Component).
  Cause:
  The error message G00405 is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic in the source or target item is expected to have a value, but it is found to have an initial (or empty) value.
  The system is trying to process a data record where a required characteristic is not populated, which violates the data integrity rules set in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Source: Verify the data source from which you are trying to transfer data. Ensure that all required characteristics are populated with valid values.
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings: Check the settings for the characteristic in question. Ensure that it is not set to be mandatory or that it does not have any restrictions that would prevent it from being populated.
  
  
  Data Preparation: If you are loading data from an external source, ensure that the data is properly prepared and that all required fields are filled before the transfer.
  
  
  Update Data Records: If the source data has initial values, update those records to include valid values for the characteristic before attempting the transfer again.
  
  
  Check Transformation Rules: If you are using transformation rules in SAP BW, review them to ensure that they are correctly mapping the source fields to the target fields and that they are not inadvertently causing the characteristic to be left empty.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the data flow and identify where the initial value is being set or not being populated.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP BW, SAP ECC) to understand the requirements for data transfer processes and characteristics.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the G00405 error and implement a solution to resolve it.