How To Fix G0531 - Cons unit &1: Check the data transfer method and integration data

G0531 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 531

• Message text: Cons unit &1: Check the data transfer method and integration data

What causes this issue?

Data transfer method &V2& is assigned to consolidation unit &V1& in
dimension &V3& and version &v4&. This data transfer method sets an
integration of consolidation unit &V1&. Though no integrated type of
consolidation is assigned to this consolidation unit.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

There are two possible causes for these incorrect Customizing settings:
The wrong data transfer method was assigned to cons unit &V1&. In this
case, maintain the master record of the cons unit in the Customizing of
consolidation. Under data collection, assign the correct data transfer
method to it.
With cons unit &V1& it concerns an integrated cons unit, which data
should report by means of data transfer method &V2&. In this case,
maintain the cons group hierarchy in the Customizing of consolidation
and integrate cons unit &V1& subsequently. By doing this, all the
necessary information about the cons unit for integration is
automatically generated. Amongst other things, the correct type of
consolidation is assigned to cons unit &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

G0531 - Details

• The SAP error message G0531, which states "Cons unit &1: Check the data transfer method and integration data," typically occurs in the context of integration between different SAP modules or systems, particularly when dealing with the transfer of data related to consumption units (cons units).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Transfer Method Issues: The error may arise if there is a misconfiguration in the data transfer method used for the consumption unit. This could involve incorrect settings in the integration configuration or the use of an unsupported method for the data being transferred.
  
  
  Integration Data Problems: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the integration settings. This could include incorrect mapping of fields, missing master data, or issues with the configuration of the integration scenario.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The consumption unit referenced in the error message may not be properly defined in the system, or there may be issues with the related master data (e.g., material