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

G00458 - Overview

• 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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• 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