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.
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.
Error message
Either review the where-used indicator for item &V1& or use a different
selected item.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
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
Get instant SAP help. Sign up for our Free Essentials Plan.
G00441
Item &1 used as "&3" and "&4"
INCLUDE G00311 OBJECT DOKU ID NA The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resol...
G00440
Item &1 is not defined
INCLUDE GK660 OBJECT DOKU ID NA &PROCEDURE& Check the global, consolidation chart-dependent settings for consolidation of investments.Error m...
G00443
Item &1 for retained earnings prior year has invalid where-applied ind.
What causes this issue? Item &V1& is specified as the selected item for <ZK>Retained Earnings - Prior Years</> and has the <DS...
G00444
Doc.type &1: Item for 'Annual Net Income - Balance Sheet' not specified
What causes this issue? In Customizing for the location of values for consolidation of investments, you have specified in the calculation base that t...
Click on this link to search all SAP messages.