How To Fix G01826 - Method &1: Processing type "Assets Held for Sale" is not permitted

G01826 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 826

• Message text: Method &1: Processing type "Assets Held for Sale" is not permitted

What causes this issue?

In reclassification method &V1&, you have selected <LS>Equity-Method
Investee Units Held for Sale</> as the processing type of Assets Held
for Sale. However, in system utilization for consolidation of
investments, you have <ZH>not</> activated the accounting technique <LS>
equity method</>.

System Response

The Customizing settings for the reclassification method are incorrect
and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Activate the equity method in the system utilization for the
consolidation of investments or select a different processing type for
assets held for sale for method &V1&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01826 - Method &1: Processing type "Assets Held for Sale" is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message G01826, which states "Method &1: Processing type 'Assets Held for Sale' is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to perform an operation on an asset that is classified as "Assets Held for Sale." This classification has specific restrictions in terms of processing and accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Asset Classification: The asset in question is classified as "Assets Held for Sale," which means it is not intended for use in operations and is instead being prepared for sale.
  Processing Restrictions: Certain operations (like depreciation, transfers, or adjustments) are not allowed for assets held for sale, as they are not considered part of the operational asset base.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that restrict certain methods or processing types for assets held for sale.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Asset Status: Check the status of the asset to confirm that it is indeed classified