How To Fix G00466 - Settings for transaction and accounting technique contain errors.


G00466 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 466

  • Message text: Settings for transaction and accounting technique contain errors.

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  • What causes this issue?

    In reclassification method &V1&, in the method step with sequence number
    &V2&, you have set the following indicators:
    Activity/Accounting Technique of Partner Unit
    Activity /Accounting Technique with Two-Sided Processing
    With both indicators, you control how the system at runtime for the
    reclassification evaluates the consolidation interval or the accounting
    technique.
    If you have set none of the indicators, the system evaluates the
    consolidation interval or the accounting technique of the consolidation
    unit.
    If you have only set the first of both indicators, the system evaluates
    the consolidation interval or the accounting technique of the partner
    unit.
    If you have only set the second of both indicators, the system evaluates
    the consolidation interval or the accounting technique and both the
    consolidation interval and the partner unit.
    If you have set both indicators, no useful sample case is given.

    System Response

    The settings for the reclassification method &V1& contain errors and
    cannot be saved.

    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 G00466 - Settings for transaction and accounting technique contain errors. ?
    The SAP error message G00466 indicates that there are issues with the settings for a transaction and accounting technique in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, where specific configurations are required for transactions to be processed correctly.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Configuration: The error often occurs due to incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This could involve settings related to transaction types, account determination, or accounting principles. Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, profit centers, or accounts) may be missing or incorrectly set up. Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the settings for different accounting techniques (e.g., parallel accounting, different currencies). Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not align with the standard configurations, leading to errors.
    Solution: Check Configuration Settings: Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (FI/CO) and verify that all

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