Message type: E = Error
Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation
Message number: 443
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
income statement, the <ZK>Retained Earnings - Prior Years</> item must
be an income statement 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.
G00443
- Item &1 for retained earnings prior year has invalid where-applied ind. ?The SAP error message G00443 indicates that there is an issue with the retained earnings for the prior year, specifically related to the "where-applied indicator." This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents, especially 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 account being used for retained earnings is not set up correctly in the system. The posting period is not open for the prior year, or the document is being posted in a way that violates the accounting rules set in the system. Posting Period Issues: If the posting period for the prior year is closed, any attempt to post to retained earnings may trigger this error. Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when posting transactions can also lead
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