How To Fix G0708 - Period and consolidation chart of accounts are not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Period and consolidation chart of accounts are not unique

What causes this issue?

You have entered a task. In this case you must enter an individual
period as selection condition for the periods and an individual
consolidation chart of accounts as selection condition for the
consolidation chart of accounts. You are not allowed to omit the
selection condition for one of the characteristics or to make them more
complicated.

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?

Enter a single value for each of the characteristics period and
consolidation chart of accounts.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0708 - Period and consolidation chart of accounts are not unique ?

  The SAP error message G0708, which states "Period and consolidation chart of accounts are not unique," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict or duplication in the configuration of the chart of accounts used for consolidation purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error often arises when there are multiple entries for the same period and chart of accounts combination in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for the consolidation chart of accounts are not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the consolidation settings in the system are not properly defined, it can lead to ambiguity in how the system interprets the chart of accounts for different periods.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the chart of accounts, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the consolidation chart of accounts in the SAP system. Ensure that each period has a unique chart of accounts assigned to it.
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., table T003 for chart of accounts) for duplicate entries. Remove or correct any duplicates found.
  Adjust Settings: If necessary, adjust the settings in the consolidation configuration to ensure that each period is linked to a unique chart of accounts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up the consolidation chart of accounts correctly.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the consolidation process works as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: For defining the chart of accounts.
  OBD2: For defining the fiscal year variant.
  OBY1: For defining the company code.
  
  
  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 make changes to the configuration settings.
  Consulting SAP Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G0708 error and ensure that your consolidation processes run smoothly.