How To Fix G01605 - Minority interest posting must not be suppressed for document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Minority interest posting must not be suppressed for document type &1

What causes this issue?

You must select suppression of minority interests only for those
document types that (a) you include in the calculation base for con
solidation of investments and (b) that have the following properties:
Manual posting
Consolidation entry (on posting level 30)
Use of "Miscellaneous"
The document type &V1& is <ZH>not</> included in the calculation base
for consolidation of investments or does <ZH>not</> have the properties
listed above.

System Response

The Customizing settings for the calculation base for consolidation of
investments are inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the Customizing settings for the calculation base as specified
above.

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 G01605 - Minority interest posting must not be suppressed for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message G01605, which states "Minority interest posting must not be suppressed for document type &1," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and consolidation processes. This error is related to the handling of minority interests in consolidated financial statements.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a document type is configured in such a way that it suppresses the posting of minority interests, which is not allowed in certain scenarios. This can happen due to:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type used for the posting may be set up to suppress minority interest postings.
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings for the document type may not align with the requirements for handling minority interests in the context of consolidation.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for handling minority interests may not be properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (transaction code OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow minority interest postings. Look for any settings related to "suppress minority interest" and adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Consolidation Settings:
  
  Check the settings in the consolidation module to ensure that minority interests are being handled correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant settings for the consolidation process are correctly configured to allow for minority interest postings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to minority interests and document types to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Minority Interest: This refers to the portion of a subsidiary corporation's stock that is not owned by the parent corporation. In consolidated financial statements, it is important to accurately reflect the minority interest to provide a true picture of the financial position.
  Document Types: In SAP, document types are used to classify financial transactions. Each document type can have specific settings that dictate how transactions are processed and reported.
  Consolidation: This is the process of combining the financial statements of a parent company with its subsidiaries to present a single set of financial statements.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue effectively.