How To Fix G0280 - No top consolidation group is assigned to hierarchy &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 280

• Message text: No top consolidation group is assigned to hierarchy &1

What causes this issue?

No top consolidation group is assigned to hierarchy &V1&. The task
cannot be executed.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Assign a top consolidation group to hierarchy &V1&.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0280 - No top consolidation group is assigned to hierarchy &1 ?

  The SAP error message G0280, "No top consolidation group is assigned to hierarchy &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Consolidation module, particularly when dealing with group reporting and financial consolidations. This error indicates that the system cannot find a top-level consolidation group assigned to the specified hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Top Consolidation Group: The hierarchy specified does not have a top consolidation group assigned. This can happen if the hierarchy was not properly configured or if the top group was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy might be incorrectly assigned or not linked to the appropriate consolidation group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the consolidation hierarchy or the groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code for managing consolidation hierarchies (e.g., OBH1 for hierarchy management).
  Verify that the hierarchy in question is correctly set up and that a top consolidation group is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a Top Consolidation Group:
  
  If no top consolidation group is assigned, you need to assign one. This can usually be done in the hierarchy settings where you can specify the top group.
  
  
  
  Review Group Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the consolidation groups to ensure that they are correctly defined and that they include the necessary hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to configure consolidation hierarchies and groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the hierarchy again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBH1 (for hierarchy management) and OBH2 (for group management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the hierarchy and group settings.
  Consulting with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G0280 error and ensure that your consolidation hierarchy is correctly configured.