How To Fix G01586 - For source item &1 value is changed for SI cat. (meth &2, entry &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 586

• Message text: For source item &1 value is changed for SI cat. (meth &2, entry &3)

What causes this issue?

A rule for reclassifications to minority interest when posting
apportionments to source item &V1&, has been defined in method &V2& and
entry &V3&. In the method definition, source subitem category &V4& was
entered for this source item. However according to the master record,
this source item has a breakdown by a different subitem category.

System Response

The previous value &V4& for the source subitem category is changed to
the value defined in the breakdown category of FS item &V1&.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01586 - For source item &1 value is changed for SI cat. (meth &2, entry &3) ?

  The SAP error message G01586 typically indicates that there is a discrepancy in the source item values for a specific service item category. This error often arises during the processing of service-related transactions, such as when creating or updating service entries or purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error message G01586 is triggered when:
  
  The value of a source item (e.g., a service item) has been changed in a way that is not consistent with the expected values for the specified service item category.
  There may be a mismatch between the expected method (meth &2) and the actual entry (entry &3) for the service item category (SI cat. &1).
  This can occur due to manual changes, data inconsistencies, or incorrect configurations in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G01586 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Source Item: Review the source item (indicated by &1) to ensure that the values are correct and consistent with the expected values