How To Fix G00755 - Selected item: full goodwill: item &1 used more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 755

• Message text: Selected item: full goodwill: item &1 used more than once

What causes this issue?

The items for third-party investment and full goodwill must only be used
once in Customizing. However, item &V1& is used several times.

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?

Make sure that each statistical item in Customizing is only ever used
once.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00755 - Selected item: full goodwill: item &1 used more than once ?

  The SAP error message G00755, which states "Selected item: full goodwill: item &1 used more than once," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation or reporting, particularly when dealing with goodwill calculations in mergers and acquisitions. This error indicates that a specific item (in this case, goodwill) has been selected multiple times in a way that is not allowed by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same goodwill item has been entered more than once in the consolidation or reporting process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the consolidation settings, leading to the same item being processed multiple times.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to the same item being inadvertently selected multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the entries in the relevant transaction or report to ensure that the goodwill item is not selected more than once. Remove any duplicate entries.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to goodwill in the consolidation module. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to prevent duplicate selections.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent users from entering the same item multiple times in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling goodwill entries in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Goodwill Accounting: Understanding how goodwill is calculated and reported in financial statements can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  Consolidation Process: Familiarity with the consolidation process in SAP, including how items are selected and reported, can provide insights into potential causes of errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the G00755 error in SAP.