How To Fix G0167 - Specifying a cons frequency and a period when copying is inappropriate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Specifying a cons frequency and a period when copying is inappropriate

What causes this issue?

Specifying the period and the consolidation frequence is not feasible.

System Response

Specifying a cons frequency for copying causes a summarization of the
records per range of periods into the given 'To' period.

How to fix this error?

Delete either the period or the consolidation frequency on the
selection screen.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0167 - Specifying a cons frequency and a period when copying is inappropriate ?

  The SAP error message G0167, which states "Specifying a cons frequency and a period when copying is inappropriate," typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules when you are trying to copy a configuration or data that involves a consistency frequency and a period. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the parameters you are trying to set, specifically regarding the consistency frequency and the period.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Parameters: The error arises when both a consistency frequency and a period are specified simultaneously in a context where only one of them should be defined. For example, if you are trying to copy a planning version or a budget and you have set both a frequency (like monthly, quarterly) and a specific period (like January 2023), the system does not know how to handle this conflicting information.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the controlling