How To Fix G00830 - Required breakdown by char &1 for item &2 is invalid for document type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 830

• Message text: Required breakdown by char &1 for item &2 is invalid for document type &3

What causes this issue?

Item &V2& has a required breakdown by characteristic &V1&. But the
characteristic is not assigned to document type &V3&.

System Response

Entry is invalid, document cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

If item &V2& is to be posted with document type &V3& and the required
breakdown by characteristic &V1& is necessary, customize the document
types and assign this characteristic to document type &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 G00830 - Required breakdown by char &1 for item &2 is invalid for document type &3 ?

  The SAP error message G00830 indicates that there is a requirement for a breakdown by a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) for a particular item (denoted as &2) in a document of a certain type (denoted as &3). This error typically arises in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The characteristic required for the breakdown is either missing or incorrectly assigned in the document. This could be due to configuration settings or data entry errors.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified may not be configured to allow the required breakdown by the characteristic.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like material master, customer master, etc.) may not have the necessary characteristics defined or may not be compatible with the document type.
  User Exits or Enhancements: Custom code or enhancements may be interfering with the standard processing logic, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the document type in question. Ensure that the required characteristics are correctly defined and that the document type allows for the breakdown by the specified characteristic.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the master data associated with the item has the required characteristics defined. This includes checking the material master, customer master, or any other relevant master data.
  Review Document Entry: Go through the document entry process to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the necessary breakdown information is provided.
  Consult with Functional Team: If the issue persists, consult with the SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in the relevant module (SD, MM, CO) to analyze the configuration and data setup.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you may want to debug the process to identify where the breakdown requirement is being checked and why it is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), or MM03 (Material Master Display) to check configurations and master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for breakdowns by characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.