How To Fix G00457 - Deviating where-applied indicator for &1 of "&2"

G00457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Deviating where-applied indicator for &1 of "&2"

What causes this issue?

The item &V1& is assigned to a totals item, which requires the
where-applied indicator "&V2&".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the settings in the master record of the item.
A correction is necessary in the upload file, with an item upload.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00457 - Deviating where-applied indicator for &1 of "&2" ?

  The SAP error message G00457 "Deviating where-applied indicator for &1 of '&2'" typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of materials, particularly when dealing with the where-applied indicator for a specific material or component in a bill of materials (BOM) or a similar structure.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the where-applied indicator of a component and the expected value in the context of a specific operation or process. The where-applied indicator is used to determine where a particular component is applied in the production process, and if there is a deviation from what is expected, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Where-Applied Indicator: Review the where-applied indicator for the component in question. Ensure that it matches the expected value for the operation or process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing: Check the Bill of