How To Fix G0686 - No first consolidation occurs in period &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 686

• Message text: No first consolidation occurs in period &1

What causes this issue?

No first consolidation takes place in the execution period &V1& for
calculating the full goodwill. Therefore, full goodwill cannot be
activated in this period.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0686 - No first consolidation occurs in period &1 ?

  The SAP error message G0686 "No first consolidation occurs in period &1" typically arises in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP systems, particularly in the SAP Financial Consolidation module or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid first consolidation entry for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing First Consolidation Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is no first consolidation entry recorded for the specified period. This could happen if the consolidation process has not been executed for that period or if the data has not been properly set up.
  
  
  Incorrect Period Settings: The period specified in the error message may not be correctly configured for consolidation. This could be due to incorrect fiscal year settings or period definitions.
  
  
  Data Not Yet Loaded: If the data for the specified period has not been loaded or processed, the system will not find any entries to consolidate.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the consolidation settings, such as missing or incorrect parameters in the consolidation setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check First Consolidation Entries: Verify if the first consolidation entries exist for the specified period. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes related to consolidation.
  
  
  Run Consolidation Process: If the first consolidation has not been executed, run the consolidation process for the specified period. Ensure that all necessary data is loaded and processed before running the consolidation.
  
  
  Review Period Settings: Check the fiscal year and period settings in the configuration. Ensure that the period you are trying to consolidate is open and configured correctly.
  
  
  Data Load Verification: Ensure that all necessary data has been loaded into the system for the specified period. If data is missing, load the required data and then attempt the consolidation again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to financial consolidation for any specific steps or configurations that may be required.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the consolidation process to ensure that all parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50, FB01, or specific BPC transaction codes for data loading and consolidation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the consolidation has the necessary authorizations to perform the task.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.