How To Fix G00435 - Goodwill item &1 has a breakdown by characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 435

• Message text: Goodwill item &1 has a breakdown by characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.3526B792AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Item</> &V1& has a breakdown
by characteristic &V2&.
Item &V1& requires a breakdown by characteristic "partner." Other
breakdowns are not allowed.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Either check the subitem breakdowns of the statistical goodwill items in
the global, consolidation chart of accounts-dependent settings for
consolidation of investments, or use a different item in the
consolidation customizing settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00435 - Goodwill item &1 has a breakdown by characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message G00435 indicates that there is an issue with a goodwill item that has a breakdown by a specific characteristic. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting, particularly when dealing with goodwill and other intangible assets that are subject to allocation or breakdown by certain characteristics (such as business unit, region, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic specified in the error message may not be defined or may not have been assigned correctly to the goodwill item.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the asset accounting module may not be set up correctly to handle the breakdown of goodwill items.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the goodwill item, such as missing or incorrect entries in the asset master data.
  Posting Issues: The error can also occur if there are issues during the posting of transactions related to the goodwill item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data for the goodwill item in question. Ensure that all required characteristics are defined and correctly assigned.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the system is set up to handle goodwill items and their breakdowns correctly.
  Correct Data Entries: If there are any inconsistencies or missing data entries, correct them in the asset master data or related transactions.
  Transaction Review: If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the transaction details to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling goodwill items and their characteristics.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset data.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the system is set up correctly for handling goodwill and its breakdowns.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.