How To Fix G0552 - An activity for first consolidation already exists for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 552

• Message text: An activity for first consolidation already exists for &1

What causes this issue?

An activity 'first consolidation' with the activity number &V2& already
exists for <DS:GLOS.investee>investee</> &V1&.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Create activity &V2& for a different investee or modify the activity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0552 - An activity for first consolidation already exists for &1 ?

  The SAP error message G0552, which states "An activity for first consolidation already exists for &1," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is already an existing activity for the first consolidation for the specified entity or period, which prevents the system from allowing a new entry for the same activity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Activity: The most common cause of this error is that an attempt is being made to create a new first consolidation activity for a company code or entity that already has one recorded.
  Incorrect Period: The error may also arise if the consolidation period is not correctly set or if there is a mismatch in the fiscal year or period being processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the consolidation module that are leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Activities: Review the existing consolidation activities for the specified