How To Fix G01165 - Value &2 in field "&1" overwritten with subitem &3


G01165 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 165

  • Message text: Value &2 in field "&1" overwritten with subitem &3

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  • What causes this issue?

    The current data record contains the value &V2& for the "&V1&" field and
    the value &V4& for the subitem category.
    In the settings for the subitem category &V4& (in transaction CX1S4),
    you have specified field &V1& as the sender field for the subitem.
    However, the current value &V2& for the "&V1&" field deviates from
    subitem &V3& in the data record.
    <(>&<)> = 'X'.

    System Response

    The system overwrites value &V2& in field "&V1&" with subitem &V3&.

    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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


G01165 - Details

  • The SAP error message G01165 indicates that a value in a specific field has been overwritten due to the presence of a subitem. This typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or purchase orders, where subitems are used to break down line items into more detailed components.
    
    Cause: The error message G01165 is triggered when: A value in a field (e.g., amount, quantity) is being set for a main item, but there is already a subitem defined for that main item. The system is trying to assign a value to a field that is not allowed because it conflicts with the existing subitem structure.
    Solution: To resolve this error, consider the following steps: Check the Document Structure: Review the document (e.g., invoice, purchase order) to ensure that the main item and subitem structure is correctly defined. Make sure that you are not trying to assign a value to a field that is already

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