How To Fix G00742 - Intention of sale/discontinued operations does not apply to cons groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Intention of sale/discontinued operations does not apply to cons groups

What causes this issue?

The current data record contains the date (year and period) of the
intention of sale or the discontinuation of operations. However, these
entries are valid only for consolidation units, not consolidation
groups.

System Response

The dates of the intention of sale or discontinuation of operations in
the current data record will be ignored and will not be saved.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00742 - Intention of sale/discontinued operations does not apply to cons groups ?

  The SAP error message G00742 indicates that there is an issue related to the intention of sale or discontinued operations in the context of a consolidation group. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a consolidation operation that involves a company or group of companies that are not eligible for the specified intention of sale or discontinued operations.
  Cause:
  
  Inappropriate Configuration: The consolidation group may not be configured correctly to handle intentions of sale or discontinued operations.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or missing data in the master data or transaction data related to the companies involved in the consolidation.
  Business Logic: The business logic defined in the system may not allow for the intention of sale or discontinued operations to be applied to the specified consolidation group.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the consolidation group in SAP. Ensure that the group is set up to handle intentions of sale or discontinued operations.
  Review Master Data: Verify the master data for the companies involved in the consolidation. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the data is consistent.
  Adjust Business Logic: If applicable, review the business rules or logic that govern the consolidation process. You may need to adjust these rules to allow for the intention of sale or discontinued operations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling intentions of sale and discontinued operations in your version of SAP.
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to consolidation and financial reporting in SAP, such as FCV0 for consolidation and FAGLB03 for general ledger reports.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the consolidation process are trained on the relevant procedures and understand the implications of intentions of sale and discontinued operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.