How To Fix G00737 - Parameters for goodwill reduction are inconsistent for activity &1

G00737 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 737

• Message text: Parameters for goodwill reduction are inconsistent for activity &1

What causes this issue?

In the upload file, the <ZK>Complete Reduction of Goodwill</> indicator
is set inconsistently with regards to activity &V1& and consolidation
unit &V2&. This means that for this activity one of the following rules
have not been adhered to in the additional financial data for
investments:
The <ZK>Complete Reduction of Goodwill</> indicator must be the same in
all entries regarding a specific partial transfer (activity 08) or total
transfer (activity 09).
For a given upper unit, the Complete Reduction of Goodwill indicator
must be the same in all entries regarding a specific partial divestiture
(activity 10) or total divestiture (activity 11).

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 additional financial data for investments so the rules
listed above are followed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00737 - Parameters for goodwill reduction are inconsistent for activity &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00737, which states "Parameters for goodwill reduction are inconsistent for activity &1," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with goodwill accounting and adjustments in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to inconsistencies in the parameters set for goodwill reduction activities. Common causes include:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the configuration for goodwill reduction may not align with the expected parameters for the specific activity.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required data for the goodwill reduction process may be missing or incorrectly entered, leading to inconsistencies.
  Incompatible Settings: The settings for the activity may not be compatible with the current financial period or the specific transaction being processed.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling the goodwill reduction parameters.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00737 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for goodwill accounting