How To Fix G0649 - Data for first cons entered in a period after the period of first cons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 649

• Message text: Data for first cons entered in a period after the period of first cons

What causes this issue?

Investments or equity for a first consolidation were entered in a
period that is greater than the period of first consolidation. The
following investee units are affected (investee unit/period/activity):
&V1&&V2&&V3&&V4&

System Response

Program terminated

How to fix this error?

Change the period of first consolidation of the investee units, or
enter the activities a different way, for instance, as a step
acquisition, an increase in capitalization or a subsequent
consolidation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0649 - Data for first cons entered in a period after the period of first cons ?

  The SAP error message G0649 indicates that there is an issue with the data entry for the first consumption (first cons) in a period that is not valid. Specifically, it means that the data for the first consumption has been entered in a period that is after the period of the first consumption, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered data for the first consumption in a period that is later than the period in which the first consumption should have occurred.
  Period Locking: The period in which the first consumption is supposed to be recorded may be closed or locked, preventing any entries from being made.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading to incorrect period handling.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Period: Verify the period in which