How To Fix G0017 - Cannot assign cons unit &1 to the hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Cannot assign cons unit &1 to the hierarchy

What causes this issue?

Consolidation unit <ZH>&V1&</> cannot be assigned to the hierarchy,
since this unit represents third parties (in other words units that are
not members of the corporate group).

System Response

Unit not assigned

How to fix this error?

Specify a different consolidation unit.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 G0017 - Cannot assign cons unit &1 to the hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message G0017, which states "Cannot assign cons unit &1 to the hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of managing organizational structures, particularly when dealing with controlling (CO) or financial (FI) hierarchies. This error indicates that there is an issue with assigning a controlling unit (cons unit) to a hierarchy, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The controlling unit you are trying to assign may not fit into the existing hierarchy structure. This could be due to incompatible levels or types of units.
  Inactive Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to assign the unit to may be inactive or not properly defined.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the controlling unit or the hierarchy itself.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area or hierarchy may not