How To Fix G0186 - Data monitor or period &1/&2 not opened for CG/CU &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Data monitor or period &1/&2 not opened for CG/CU &3

What causes this issue?

When executing tasks in update mode, the current period for &V3& must
be open.
Period &V1&/&V2& is not (yet) open for &V3&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Open period &V1&/&V2& for &V3& in the data or consolidation monitor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0186 - Data monitor or period &1/&2 not opened for CG/CU &3 ?

  The SAP error message G0186 indicates that a data monitor or period is not opened for a specific controlling area (CG) or company code (CU). This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules when trying to access or process data that is not available for the specified period or controlling area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Period Not Opened: The most common cause is that the financial period for the specified controlling area or company code has not been opened for posting. This can happen if the period is closed in the financial settings.
  Data Monitor Not Configured: The data monitor for the specified controlling area or company code may not be configured or activated.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the data monitor for the specified period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area or company code may not be correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  Navigate to the