How To Fix G06191 - 'Other Comprehensive Income in Total Divestiture' not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 191

• Message text: 'Other Comprehensive Income in Total Divestiture' not selected

What causes this issue?

You have not selected the <LS>Other Comprehensive Income in Total
Divestiture</> function in the system utilization of consolidation of
investments.

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?

In Customizing for Consolidation, check in the system settings for the
utilization of consolidation of investments the setting for <LS>Other
Comprehensive Income in Total Divestiture</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G06191 - 'Other Comprehensive Income in Total Divestiture' not selected ?

  The SAP error message G06191, "Other Comprehensive Income in Total Divestiture not selected," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting and consolidation processes, particularly when dealing with the divestiture of a subsidiary or business unit. This error indicates that the system expects a selection related to Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) during the total divestiture process, but it has not been made.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The error is primarily caused by the absence of a selection for Other Comprehensive Income in the divestiture settings. This can happen if the configuration for the divestiture process does not include OCI or if the user has not selected the appropriate options during the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to financial reporting, particularly in the areas of consolidation and reporting for divestitures.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip over the selection for OCI when processing the divestiture.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the divestiture process in SAP. Ensure that the options for Other Comprehensive Income are properly set up and that the system is configured to handle OCI during divestitures.
  Select OCI Option: When processing the divestiture, ensure that you select the option for Other Comprehensive Income if it is applicable. This may involve navigating through the transaction screens to find the relevant selection.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly handle divestitures and the role of OCI in these transactions.
  User Training: If the issue is recurring due to user error, consider providing additional training for users on the divestiture process and the importance of selecting the OCI option.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and ensuring proper selections, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system configuration and any potential bugs or issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  Financial Reporting Standards: Familiarize yourself with the financial reporting standards that govern Other Comprehensive Income, as this may provide context for why the selection is necessary during divestitures.
  Transaction Codes: Be aware of the specific transaction codes involved in the divestiture process, as this can help in navigating the system more effectively.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring proper selections are made, you should be able to resolve the G06191 error and proceed with the divestiture process.