How To Fix G01582 - Breakdown by &1 may not be possible (diff.item &2, method &3, entry &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 582

• Message text: Breakdown by &1 may not be possible (diff.item &2, method &3, entry &4)

What causes this issue?

The default indicator is selected in differential item &V2& in entry
&V4& method &V3& for characteristic &V1&. FS item &V2& has a required
breakdown for this characteristic. In this case one of the three
following conditions must be met:
FS items in the sets to be eliminated all have a required breakdown by
characteristic &V1&.
In this case breakdown by characteristic &V1& for differential item
&V2& can be transferred from the eliminated data.
FS items in the sets to be transferred have a partial breakdown by
characteristic &V1&, for which a single value or a set with non-initial
characteristics has been defined in the sets to be eliminated.
In this case only data records were actually eliminated, for which
breakdown characteristic &V1& was assigned and this value can be
transferred into the differential row.
A value is specified in differential item &V2& for characteristic &V1&.
The value can remain initial, if a general defaut value exists for
characteristic &V1&.
This value is transferred in the differential row, if the breakdown by
characteristic &V1& is not possible in the data to be eliminated.
At the moment none of the three conditions have been met, so that when
posting a differential row to FS item &V2&, the breakdown by
characteristic &V1& is not possible.

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?

Check the definition for entry &V4& of method &V3& using the criteria
described above. SAP recommends that you always define a value for the
characteristic directly in the differential item when default
indicators are selected.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01582 - Breakdown by &1 may not be possible (diff.item &2, method &3, entry &4) ?

  The SAP error message G01582 indicates that there is an issue with the breakdown of a specific item in a financial or controlling context. This error typically arises when the system is unable to perform a breakdown for a particular item due to various reasons, such as missing data, incorrect configuration, or issues with the method being used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The item for which the breakdown is being attempted may not have all the necessary data or attributes defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the breakdown method may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to perform the breakdown.
  Method Issues: The breakdown method specified may not be applicable for the item in question, or it may not be defined properly in the system.
  Entry Issues: The specific entry referenced in the error message may not exist or may be incorrectly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Completeness: Ensure that all required data for the item is present and correctly defined in the system. This includes checking master data and transaction data.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the breakdown method being used. Ensure that it is correctly set up in the system and is applicable for the item type.
  Validate Breakdown Method: Check if the breakdown method specified in the error message is valid for the item. If necessary, consult the documentation or configuration guides for the correct methods to use.
  Examine the Entry: Look into the specific entry mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it exists and is correctly defined in the system.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SPRO (Customizing), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the underlying data and configuration.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to expedite the troubleshooting process.
  User Forums: Engaging with SAP community forums or user groups can also provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.