How To Fix GK266 - Item &1/Subitem &2: Discrepancy btw. chgs in investee eqty and totals DB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Item &1/Subitem &2: Discrepancy btw. chgs in investee eqty and totals DB

What causes this issue?

There is an inconsistency between the sum of individual book values in
the changes in investee equity table and the correponding entry in the
totals database for item &V1&/subitem &V2&. Either the entry in the
totals database or at least one book value in the changes in investee
equity table is incorrect.
Equity &V3& <> &V4& Totals Database.

System Response

How to fix this error?

For the above item/subitem, check the book values for changes in
investee equity and the sum of the book values in the totals database,
and make the necessary corrections.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK266 - Item &1/Subitem &2: Discrepancy btw. chgs in investee eqty and totals DB ?

  The SAP error message GK266 indicates a discrepancy between the changes in the equity of an investee and the total amounts recorded in the database. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and consolidation processes, particularly when dealing with investments in subsidiaries or associates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or inconsistent data entries in the equity accounts of the investee can lead to discrepancies.
  Timing Issues: Differences in the timing of transactions recorded in the investee's financial statements versus the parent company's records can cause mismatches.
  Currency Conversion: If the investee operates in a different currency, discrepancies may arise from incorrect currency conversion rates or timing.
  Changes in Ownership: Any changes in ownership percentages or additional investments not properly recorded can lead to discrepancies.
  Consolidation Settings: Incorrect settings in the consolidation configuration can also lead to mismatches in equity calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Entries: Check the entries for the investee's equity changes and ensure they