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

G06201 - Overview

• 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