How To Fix G0556 - Consolidation group &1 has no consolidation units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Consolidation group &1 has no consolidation units

What causes this issue?

No lower-level <DS:GLOS.consolidation_unit>consolidation units</> were
found for <DS:GLOS.consolidation_group>consolidation group</> &V1&
during the matching of activity numbers for changes in investments and
equity.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Select a cons group to which lower-level cons units are assigned in the
hierarchy or do not specify a cons group in the selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0556 - Consolidation group &1 has no consolidation units ?

  The SAP error message G0556 indicates that a specified consolidation group does not have any associated consolidation units. This can occur during the consolidation process in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Financial Consolidation when the system is trying to perform operations on a consolidation group that lacks the necessary units for consolidation.
  Cause:
  
  No Assigned Units: The consolidation group specified does not have any consolidation units assigned to it. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Inactive Units: The consolidation units that were previously assigned may have been deactivated or removed from the consolidation group.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the input data, such as referencing the wrong consolidation group or unit.
  Configuration Issues: The consolidation group may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Consolidation Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the consolidation group in SAP.
  Ensure that the consolidation group is correctly set up and that it has the necessary consolidation units assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Consolidation Units:
  
  If no units are assigned, you will need to add the relevant consolidation units to the consolidation group.
  This can typically be done in the consolidation group settings or through the relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Verify Unit Status:
  
  Check if the consolidation units are active and valid for the consolidation process.
  If any units are inactive, consider reactivating them or replacing them with active units.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entry for any typos or incorrect references to consolidation groups or units.
  Ensure that the correct consolidation group is being used in the process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing consolidation groups and units.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB62 (for managing consolidation groups) and OB63 (for managing consolidation units).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and modify consolidation groups and units.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G0556 error and successfully manage your consolidation processes in SAP.