How To Fix G0785 - Consolidation unit &1: Spec. of effective from fiscal year is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Consolidation unit &1: Spec. of effective from fiscal year is missing

What causes this issue?

You have selected the <LS>Read from Universal Document</> data transfer
method on the <LS>Data Collection</> tab page for consolidation unit
&V1&.
In this case, you need to specify the year from which this data transfer
method is used for consolidation unit &V1&.

System Response

The settings for consolidation unit &V1& are inconsistent and cannot be
saved.

How to fix this error?

In the <LS>Integration</> group box, specify the year from for using the
<LS>Read from Universal Document</> data transfer method for
consolidation unit &V1&.
In the year from, you first need to set the data transfer method for the
consolidation unit to <LS>Read from Universal Document</> (that is, <ZH>
before</> you execute the balance carryforward). Once you have done
this, a "traditional" data collection method (real-time update, rollup,
periodic extract, flexible upload, manual data entry) can <ZH>no longer
</> be used for the reported data of this consolidation unit (this also
applies to fiscal years before the year from).

How to fix this error?

<ZH>If you want to use SAP S/4HANA for group reporting:</>
In the <LS>Integration</> group box, specify the year from for using the
<LS>Read from Universal Document</> data transfer method for
consolidation unit &V1&.
In the year from, you first need to set the data transfer method for the
consolidation unit to <LS>Read from Universal Document</> (that is, <ZH>
before</> you execute the balance carryforward). Once you have done
this, a "traditional" data collection method (real-time update, rollup,
periodic extract, flexible upload, manual data entry) can <ZH>no longer
</> be used for the reported data of this consolidation unit (this also
applies to fiscal years before the year from).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<ZH>If you use EC-CS:</>
In the <LS>Integration</> group box, specify the year from for using the
<LS>Read from Universal Document</> data transfer method for
consolidation unit &V1&.
The year from must <ZH>not</> be earlier than the year from that you
specified for the <LS>Reading from Universal Document Is Active</>
indicator in the data stream for integration (transaction CXN4) for
consolidation type &V2&, dimension &V3&, and version &V4&.
In the year from, you first need to set the data transfer method for the
consolidation unit to <LS>Read from Universal Document</> (that is, <ZH>
before</> you execute the balance carryforward). Once you have done
this, a "traditional" data collection method (real-time update, rollup,
periodic extract, flexible upload, manual data entry) can <ZH>no longer
</> be used for the reported data of this consolidation unit (this also
applies to fiscal years before the year from).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0785 - Consolidation unit &1: Spec. of effective from fiscal year is missing ?

  The SAP error message G0785 indicates that there is a missing specification for the effective fiscal year for a consolidation unit in the context of financial consolidation. This error typically arises in the SAP Business Consolidation (BC) module when the system is trying to process data for a consolidation unit that does not have the necessary configuration for the specified fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The consolidation unit does not have a defined effective date for the fiscal year in question. This could happen if the unit was newly created or if the fiscal year settings were not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings for the consolidation unit may not be aligned with the overall fiscal year settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry or configuration that lead to the absence of the required specifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Consolidation Unit Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the consolidation unit settings in the SAP system.
  Verify that the effective date for the fiscal year is correctly specified for the consolidation unit in question.
  If it is missing, add the necessary configuration for the effective fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Maintain Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings for the consolidation unit are consistent with the overall fiscal year settings in the system.
  If needed, update the fiscal year settings to include the required specifications.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check for any data entry errors that may have led to the missing specification.
  Correct any discrepancies found during the review.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to configure consolidation units and fiscal years.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the consolidation process can proceed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB52 (to maintain fiscal year variants) or SAC1 (to maintain consolidation units) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to the consolidation unit settings.
  
  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 Financial Consolidation for further assistance.