How To Fix G4118 - Maintain CI group for carried owner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Maintain CI group for carried owner

What causes this issue?

A CI Group must be entered for a Carried Owner when CI Grouping is
active. CI Grouping is effectively activated if one or more CI Groups
have been defined for the Company Code.

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

System Response

A valid CI Group must be entered

How to fix this error?

Either:
a. Enter a valid CI Group
Or
b. <DS:TRANS.GJCG>Delete</> all the CI Groups for the Company Code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4118 - Maintain CI group for carried owner ?

  The SAP error message G4118, "Maintain CI group for carried owner," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with asset accounting or investment management. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the CI (Cost Object) group for a carried owner in the system.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The CI group for the carried owner has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for asset accounting or investment management have not been properly set up.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the asset or investment may not have the necessary information regarding the CI group.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G4118 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain CI Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Asset > Create).
  Check if the CI group for the carried owner is defined. If not, you will need to create or maintain it.
  Ensure that the CI group is correctly assigned to the relevant asset or investment.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration with Controlling > Define CI Groups.
  Ensure that the necessary CI groups are defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data of the asset or investment to ensure that all required fields, including the CI group, are filled out correctly.
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset and verify its details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting and CI groups for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP Asset Accounting to better understand the configuration and master data requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G4118 error and ensure that the CI group for the carried owner is properly maintained in your SAP system.