How To Fix G0684 - Percentage of ownership in consolidation unit &1 equals zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Percentage of ownership in consolidation unit &1 equals zero

What causes this issue?

The ownership percentage of consolidation unit &V1& is already equal to
zero at the beginning of the activity &V2& with the activity
number/consolidation group &V3& of investee unit &V4&. This is why the
adjustment of manual goodwill to the modified group shares cannot be
done automatically.

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?

Examine the manual goodwill entries at consolidation unit &V1& for
investee unit &V4&. If necessary, enhance the activity &V2& by posting
manual adjustments and other manual goodwill entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0684 - Percentage of ownership in consolidation unit &1 equals zero ?

  The SAP error message G0684 indicates that the percentage of ownership in a consolidation unit is set to zero. This error typically arises during the consolidation process in SAP Financials, particularly when dealing with group reporting and consolidation of financial statements.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Ownership Percentage: The ownership percentage for the consolidation unit has been set to zero, which is not valid for consolidation purposes. This could be due to data entry errors or incorrect configuration.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the consolidation unit may not be properly maintained, leading to a lack of ownership information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the consolidation settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ownership Percentage:
  
  Navigate to the relevant consolidation unit in the SAP system.
  Verify the ownership percentage assigned to the unit. It should reflect the actual ownership stake (e.g., 100% for full ownership, or a percentage that accurately represents the ownership).
  If the percentage is indeed zero, update it to the correct value.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data for the consolidation unit is correctly maintained. This includes ownership structures and relationships with other entities.
  Use transaction codes like OB62 (for maintaining consolidation units) to check and update the data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for consolidation in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Consolidation module.
  Ensure that the consolidation unit is properly defined and that all relevant parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling consolidation units and ownership percentages.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the consolidation process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB62, GCR1, or GCR2 for managing consolidation units and their settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to consolidation units and ownership percentages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials and consolidation processes.