How To Fix G00458 - Inconsistent where-applied indicator &2 of item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Inconsistent where-applied indicator &2 of item &1

What causes this issue?

The item &V1& is assigned to several totals items, whose where-applied
indicator (assets, liabilities and equity, income statement) is
different. However the where-applied indicator of an item must be
unique (at present "&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 item assignment in the hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00458 - Inconsistent where-applied indicator &2 of item &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00458, which states "Inconsistent where-applied indicator &2 of item &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the where-applied indicator for a specific item in a document or transaction. This error is often related to the handling of goods movements, inventory management, or document processing.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The where-applied indicator for the item does not match the expected value based on the system's logic or configuration. This can happen if there have been manual changes or if the data was not updated correctly during a transaction.
  Document Changes: If a document has been changed after it was created, and the where-applied indicator was not updated accordingly, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that govern how where-applied indicators are managed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Item Data: Review the item data in the relevant document (e.g., purchase order, sales order, etc.) to ensure that the where-applied indicator is set correctly.
  Reprocess the Document: If the document has been changed, try to reprocess it or reverse the changes to see if that resolves the inconsistency.
  Update Where-Applied Indicator: If you have access, manually update the where-applied indicator for the item to the correct value.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to where-applied indicators and ensure they are set up correctly.
  Check for Notes or Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MB51 (Material Document List), or others relevant to the document type you are working with to investigate the issue.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant transaction data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights or similar cases that may provide further guidance on resolving this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G00458 error and implement a solution to resolve it.