How To Fix G00442 - Item &1 for retained earnings prior year has invalid where-applied ind.


G00442 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 442

  • Message text: Item &1 for retained earnings prior year has invalid where-applied ind.

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  • What causes this issue?

    Item &V1& is specified as the selected item for <ZK>Retained Earnings -
    Prior Years</> and has the
    <DS:GLOS.where-applied_indicator>where-applied indicator</> &V2&.
    However, when appropriation of retained earnings takes place in the
    balance sheet, the <ZK>Retained Earnings - Prior Years</> item must be a
    balance sheet item.

    System Response

    Error message

    How to fix this error?

    Either review the where-used indicator for item &V1& or use a different
    selected item.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00442 - Item &1 for retained earnings prior year has invalid where-applied ind. ?
    The SAP error message G00442 indicates that there is an issue with the retained earnings for the prior year, specifically related to the "where-applied indicator" for the item in question. This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents, particularly when dealing with year-end closing processes or adjustments to retained earnings.
    
    Cause: Invalid Where-Applied Indicator: The error suggests that the where-applied indicator for the retained earnings item is not valid. This could be due to: Incorrect configuration in the chart of accounts. The item being incorrectly set up in the system. A mismatch between the accounting period and the retained earnings account. Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or if there are restrictions on posting to prior periods, this can also trigger the error. Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when posting transactions can lead to invalid indicators being assigned.
    Solution: Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the retained earnings account in the chart of

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