How To Fix G00465 - Activity and accounting technique useful only for group-dependent posting

G00465 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 465

• Message text: Activity and accounting technique useful only for group-dependent posting

What causes this issue?

In reclassification method &V1&, in the method step with sequence number
&V2&, you have specified a non-initial characteristic value in one of
the following fields::
Activity Consolidation of Investments
Accounting Technique
Activity/Accounting Technique of Partner Unit
Activity /Accounting Technique with Two-Sided Processing
These only make sense for group-specific reclassifications, that is, for
postings with a document type for consolidation postings (on posting
level 30). However, document type &V3& of the reclassification being
performed currently does <ZH>not</> post to posting level 30.

System Response

The system terminates the reclassification with an error message.

How to fix this error?

Correct the settings for reclassification method &V1& as specified above

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00465 - Activity and accounting technique useful only for group-dependent posting ?

  The SAP error message G00465, which states "Activity and accounting technique useful only for group-dependent posting," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when there is an issue with the configuration of activity types or the assignment of cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises when the activity type is not properly configured for the controlling area or when the accounting technique is not suitable for the type of posting being attempted.
  Group-Dependent Posting: The error indicates that the activity type or accounting technique is set up for group-dependent postings, but the current transaction does not meet the criteria for such postings.
  Cost Center Assignment: There may be an issue with the assignment of cost centers to the activity type or the controlling area, leading to a mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for activity types in the controlling module (Transaction code: OCA1).
  Ensure that the