How To Fix G4117 - CI group already being used in this venture with a different int type

G4117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 117

• Message text: CI group already being used in this venture with a different int type

What causes this issue?

CI Grouping may only occur for a Carried Owner across Venture Equity
Groups in the same JOA where the Partner is of the same Interest Type.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

This CI Group cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Use a CI Group unique to the JOA and Interest Type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4117 - CI group already being used in this venture with a different int type ?

  The SAP error message G4117 indicates that there is a conflict with the configuration of a CI (Cost Indicator) group in a venture. Specifically, it suggests that the CI group is already being used in the venture with a different internal type (int type). This typically occurs in the context of managing cost accounting or project accounting within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate CI Group Usage: The CI group you are trying to use is already assigned to a venture with a different internal type. This can happen if the same CI group is configured for different purposes or types within the same venture.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for the CI groups, leading to conflicts when trying to assign them to ventures.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of CI groups during the setup of ventures can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check CI Group Assignments: Review the assignments of