How To Fix G0789 - Read from universal doc.: Effective year for cons. unit &1 is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 789

• Message text: Read from universal doc.: Effective year for cons. unit &1 is incorrect

What causes this issue?

You have specified the following values for consolidation unit &V1&:
Data transfer method <LS>Read from Universal Document</>
Effective year &V2& for reading from the universal document
The effective year must <ZH>not</> be earlier than the effective year
that you specified for the <LS>Reading from Universal Document Is Active
</> indicator in the data stream for integration (transaction CXN4) for
the same consolidation type, dimension, and version.
For the current consolidation type, dimension, and version, the
effective year for the <LS>Reading from Universal Document Is Active</>
indicator is the fiscal year &V3&.

System Response

The data for the upload for consolidation unit &V1& is incorrect and is
not transferred by the system.

How to fix this error?

Specify the fiscal year &V3&, or a later fiscal year, as the effective
year for using the <LS>Read from Universal Document</> data transfer
method for consolidation unit &V1&.
In the effective year, 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 effective year).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0789 - Read from universal doc.: Effective year for cons. unit &1 is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message G0789, which states "Read from universal doc.: Effective year for cons. unit &1 is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects that have a defined effective year.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The effective year for the consumption unit (e.g., cost center, internal order) may not be set correctly in the system. This can happen if the configuration was not properly maintained or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the consumption unit. This could include missing or incorrect entries in the universal document.
  Year Transition Issues: If the system is transitioning from one fiscal year to another, there may be issues with how the effective years are defined or how the data is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the consumption unit in question. Ensure that the effective year is correctly defined in the relevant master data settings.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the consumption unit to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks in the system to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error. This can often be done using transaction codes like CKM3 for cost objects or similar.
  Update Effective Year: If the effective year is incorrect, update it to the correct value. This may involve changing settings in the configuration or updating the master data directly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), and KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to manage cost centers and related data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error G0789 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the G0789 error and implement a solution to resolve it.