How To Fix G06045 - Entries for a divestiture are invalid due to merger in dimension &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G06 - SAP Cons - Error Message re. Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Entries for a divestiture are invalid due to merger in dimension &1

What causes this issue?

The current data row contains the <LS>Divestiture Accounting Due to
Merger</> indicator. However, this indicator is valid only when the <LS>
Merger Activities</> setting in system utilization for consolidation of
investments is active.

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?

Either activate <LS>Merger Activities</> for dimension &V1& in system
utilization for consolidation of investments or remove the entries
concerning mergers from the file.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G06045 - Entries for a divestiture are invalid due to merger in dimension &1 ?

  The SAP error message G06045 indicates that there is an issue with entries related to a divestiture due to a merger in a specific dimension. This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidations or reporting, where the system is trying to process data that is inconsistent with the expected structure or rules defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error usually occurs when there are entries for a divestiture that conflict with the merger data in the specified dimension (e.g., company code, profit center, etc.). This can happen if the divestiture is being processed for a company that has undergone a merger, leading to conflicting data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the consolidation or reporting process may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid entries.
  Timing Issues: If the divestiture and merger are being processed simultaneously or if the data is not updated in the correct sequence, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Entries: Check the entries related to the divestiture and ensure that they are valid and consistent with the merger data. Look for any discrepancies in the dimensions involved.
  Adjust Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the consolidation process. Ensure that the rules for handling mergers and divestitures are correctly defined.
  Sequence of Processing: Ensure that the merger is processed before the divestiture. If the merger has not been fully processed or if there are pending updates, complete those first.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling mergers and divestitures in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial consolidation and reporting, such as FB03 (Display Document), FAGLB03 (Display G/L Account Line Items), or CACS (Consolidation).
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the G06045 error and implement a solution to resolve it.