G01154 - Lower-level item &3 has a different fixed value for subassignment &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Lower-level item &3 has a different fixed value for subassignment &4

What causes this issue?

Breakdown category &V1& of the current item and breakdown category &V2&
of item &V3&, which is in the lower level of the hierarchy, both have
different fixed values for subassignment &V4&.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Use a breakdown category that has the same fixed value for
subassignment &V4& as breakdown category &V2&.

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 G01154 - Lower-level item &3 has a different fixed value for subassignment &4 ?

  The SAP error message G01154 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the fixed values for a subassignment between a higher-level item and its lower-level item in a document, such as a purchase order or a sales order. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when dealing with cost assignments.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A higher-level item (e.g., a header item) has a specific fixed value assigned to a subassignment (like a cost center, internal order, or project).
  A lower-level item (e.g., a line item) is assigned a different fixed value for the same subassignment.
  This inconsistency violates the rules of assignment in SAP, which require that all items under a common header must share the same fixed values for certain subassignments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Items: Check the higher-level item and the lower-level item mentioned in the error message. Note the subassignment values for both.
  
  
  Review Fixed Values: Compare the fixed values for the subassignment in both the higher-level and lower-level items. Identify the discrepancies.
  
  
  Correct the Values:
  
  If the lower-level item has the incorrect fixed value, update it to match the higher-level item.
  Alternatively, if the higher-level item is incorrect, adjust it to align with the lower-level item.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in your SAP system allow for the correct assignment of fixed values. This may involve checking the settings in the controlling area or the relevant document type.
  
  
  Reprocess the Document: After making the necessary adjustments, try to reprocess the document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME22N (Change Purchase Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or others depending on the document type you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the items in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G01154 error and ensure that the fixed values for subassignments are consistent across related items.