How To Fix G00738 - Complete reduction of goodwill is not suitable for activity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Complete reduction of goodwill is not suitable for activity &1

What causes this issue?

The Complete Reduction of Goodwill indicator is selected in a data
record for activity &V1&. However, the indicator is applicable only to
divestitures and transfers, which encompasses the following activities:
08 - Partial transfer
09 - Total transfer
10 - Partial divestiture
11 - Total divestiture

System Response

The system automatically resets the indicator.

How to fix this error?

Deselect the Complete Reduction of Goodwill indicator in the respective
data record for activity&V1&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00738 - Complete reduction of goodwill is not suitable for activity &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00738, which states "Complete reduction of goodwill is not suitable for activity &1," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with goodwill and its reduction in the SAP system. This error can arise during various processes, such as asset accounting or during the execution of specific transactions related to goodwill.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the complete reduction of goodwill is not applicable for the specified activity (denoted by &1). This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  
  Inappropriate Activity Type: The activity you are trying to perform may not support the complete reduction of goodwill. For example, certain activities may only allow partial reductions or may not allow reductions at all.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for asset accounting or goodwill management may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions on how goodwill can be reduced.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or