How To Fix G06201 - Separation of Goodwill from Investment not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Separation of Goodwill from Investment not selected

What causes this issue?

You have not selected the <LS>Separation of Goodwill from Investment</>
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 of consolidation, check in the system settings for the
utilization of consolidation of investments the setting for
<LS>Separation of Goodwill from Investment</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G06201 - Separation of Goodwill from Investment not selected ?

  The SAP error message G06201, "Separation of Goodwill from Investment not selected," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and consolidation processes, particularly when dealing with investments in subsidiaries or associated companies. This error indicates that the system expects a separation of goodwill from the investment amount, but this separation has not been configured or selected in the relevant settings.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The separation of goodwill from the investment may not be configured in the system. This is often required for proper accounting treatment of goodwill in accordance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP).
  Missing Parameters: The necessary parameters or settings for the separation of goodwill may not have been defined in the investment or consolidation settings.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support the separation of goodwill, or the relevant options may not have been selected during the transaction entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for financial accounting and consolidation in SAP.
  Ensure that the option for separating goodwill from investments is enabled. This can typically be found in the settings for consolidation or investment accounting.
  
  
  
  Review Investment Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the investment to ensure that the separation of goodwill is properly defined.
  Make sure that the relevant fields for goodwill are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Transaction Entry:
  
  When entering transactions related to investments, ensure that you select the appropriate options for separating goodwill if prompted.
  If you are using a specific transaction code, verify that it supports the separation of goodwill.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to investment accounting and goodwill separation for specific guidance on how to configure and use these features.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and transaction entries, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Goodwill Accounting: Goodwill is an intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another company for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets. Proper accounting for goodwill is essential for accurate financial reporting.
  Consolidation Processes: In SAP, consolidation processes often require specific configurations to ensure that financial statements reflect the correct values for investments and associated goodwill.
  SAP Notes and Community: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. The SAP Community forums can also be a valuable resource for finding solutions shared by other users.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the necessary options are selected, you should be able to resolve the G06201 error message in SAP.