How To Fix G00443 - Item &1 for retained earnings prior year has invalid where-applied ind.

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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
income statement, the <ZK>Retained Earnings - Prior Years</> item must
be an income statement 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 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 to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the retained earnings account in the chart of accounts. Ensure that the where-applied indicator is correctly set up.
  Check the account settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure they are appropriate for retained earnings.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting period for the prior year is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  If necessary, temporarily open the posting period to allow for the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Document Entries:
  
  Review the document entries that are causing the error. Ensure that all fields are filled out correctly and that the correct accounts are being used.
  If the error is due to a specific transaction, consider reversing it and re-entering it with the correct details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the where-applied indicator and its implications for retained earnings.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP 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:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OB52: To maintain posting periods.
  FS00: To check and modify account master data.
  FB50: To post general ledger entries.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error G00443 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the G00443 error message in SAP.