How To Fix G06085 - In dimension &1, cons group &2 has goodwill entries carried in LC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: In dimension &1, cons group &2 has goodwill entries carried in LC

What causes this issue?

In dimension &V1&, the consolidation group &V2& contains goodwill
entries that are carried in local currency. According to system
utilization for consolidation of investments (C/I), this is not intended
for dimension &V1&. Maybe the customizing settings were changed after
the goodwill entries in local currency were created by an update run in
consolidation of investments.

System Response

Termination

How to fix this error?

The <ZK>Goodwill in Local Currency</> function can not be deactivated
once goodwill entries carried in local currency have been created in a
dimension that uses that function. Therefore, set the appropriate
indicator for dimension &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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G06085 - In dimension &1, cons group &2 has goodwill entries carried in LC ?

  The SAP error message G06085 indicates that there are goodwill entries in a specific consolidation group that are carried in local currency (LC). This error typically arises during the consolidation process in SAP, particularly when dealing with goodwill that has not been properly accounted for in the consolidation settings.
  Cause:
  
  Goodwill Entries in Local Currency: The error suggests that there are goodwill entries that are recorded in local currency, which may not be aligned with the consolidation settings or requirements.
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: The consolidation group may have inconsistent currency settings, leading to issues when trying to consolidate financial data.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for handling goodwill in the consolidation process may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Goodwill Entries: Review the goodwill entries in the specified consolidation group to ensure they are correctly recorded. Ensure that they are in the appropriate currency as per the consolidation requirements.
  Adjust Currency Settings: Verify the currency settings for the consolidation group. Ensure that the group is set up to handle goodwill entries in the correct currency.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the consolidation process in SAP. Ensure that the settings for goodwill are properly defined and that the system is configured to handle goodwill entries appropriately.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling goodwill in the context of your version of SAP and the consolidation module you are using.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the consolidation data to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling goodwill in consolidations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SAC1 (Consolidation Monitor) or SAC2 (Consolidation Data Entry) to help in reviewing and correcting the entries.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or if you are unable to resolve the issue through standard procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.