How To Fix G0610 - You can only move activities within a single cons unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 610

• Message text: You can only move activities within a single cons unit

What causes this issue?

You are changing the sequence of activities by consolidation unit.
Therefore, you cannot move an activity to another consolidation unit.
This can be done only after all of the activities are merged into a
global (cross-unit) sequence.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Edit only the activities within a single consolidation unit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0610 - You can only move activities within a single cons unit ?

  The SAP error message G0610, "You can only move activities within a single cons unit," typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning when you are trying to move activities between different controlling units (or cost centers) that are not allowed to be mixed.
  Cause:
  
  Cross-Controlling Unit Movement: The error arises when you attempt to move an activity from one controlling unit to another. In SAP, activities are often tied to specific controlling units, and moving them across different units is not permitted.
  Project Structure: The project structure may not allow for activities to be moved outside of their designated controlling unit.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the movement of activities across different controlling units.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Controlling Units: Ensure that the activities you are trying to move belong to the same controlling unit. If they do not, you will need to either:
  
  Move the activities within the same controlling unit.
  Create a new activity in the target controlling unit and manually transfer the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Review Project Structure: Look at the project structure to confirm that the activities are organized correctly and that you are not trying to move them across different project structures or controlling units.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check if there are any restrictions set up that prevent moving activities between controlling units. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to adjust these settings if necessary.
  
  
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that users are trained on the limitations of moving activities within SAP and that they understand the implications of controlling units in project management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on project management and controlling units.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.