How To Fix FINCS_GRPSTR010 - First consolidation must be earlier than divestiture.

FINCS_GRPSTR010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINCS_GRPSTR - Group Structure Management

• Message number: 010

• Message text: First consolidation must be earlier than divestiture.

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FINCS_GRPSTR010 - Details

• The SAP error message FINCS_GRPSTR010 indicates that there is an issue with the consolidation process in the context of group accounting, specifically related to the timing of the first consolidation and a subsequent divestiture. This error typically arises when the system detects that the first consolidation date is set to a time that is later than the divestiture date, which is not logically valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The first consolidation date is set after the divestiture date. This means that the system is trying to consolidate a company or entity after it has already been divested, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in entering the dates for the first consolidation and the divestiture in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the company or entity may not be correctly configured, leading to inconsistencies in the dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates for the first consolidation and