How To Fix GJ918 - Equity Groups for Finished Good & and Component & Inconsistent, P.O. & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 918

• Message text: Equity Groups for Finished Good & and Component & Inconsistent, P.O. & &

What causes this issue?

The equity group receiving the goods issue of a component must be the
same as the equity group receiving the finished goods from the vendor.
The equity group on the goods receipt of the finished goods, &V1&, is
currently different than the equity group on the receipt of the
component, &V2&, for purchase order &V3&, item &V4&.

System Response

The system will not allow you to post this document without having the
same equity group.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different valuation type, or cost centre, for the receipt of
the finished goods or the receipt of the component(s).

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ918 - Equity Groups for Finished Good & and Component & Inconsistent, P.O. & & ?

  The SAP error message GJ918 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the equity groups assigned to finished goods and their components in a purchase order (P.O.). This error typically arises in the context of managing materials and their associated equity groups in SAP, particularly in the areas of materials management (MM) and production planning (PP).
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Equity Groups: The finished good and its components are assigned to different equity groups. This inconsistency can occur if the materials were created or modified without ensuring that their equity group assignments align.
  Master Data Issues: There may be discrepancies in the material master data for the finished goods and components, leading to mismatched equity groups.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the system regarding equity group settings can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master records for both the finished good and its components.
  Verify the equity group assignments for each material.
  Ensure that both the finished good and its components are assigned to the same equity group.
  
  
  
  Update Equity Groups:
  
  If discrepancies are found, update the equity group for either the finished good or the components to ensure they match.
  This can be done through transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order:
  
  Check the purchase order in question to see if it references the correct materials and equity groups.
  If necessary, adjust the purchase order to align with the corrected material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to equity groups in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to prevent future inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and ME21N (Create Purchase Order) for managing materials and purchase orders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on equity groups and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GJ918 error and ensure consistency in equity group assignments for your materials.