How To Fix G0790 - Consolidation unit &1: Reading from universal document is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 790

• Message text: Consolidation unit &1: Reading from universal document is not active

What causes this issue?

You have specified the <LS>Read from Universal Document</> data transfer
method for consolidation unit &V1&. However, in the definition of the
data streams for integration (transaction CXN4), you have <ZH>not</> set
the <LS>Reading from Universal Document Is Active</> indicator for the
current dimension &V2& and version &V3&. Therefore, you cannot use the
<LS>Read from Universal Document</> data transfer method.

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?

Activate the <LS>Read from Universal Document</> function in the data
streams for integration or assign a different data transfer method to
consolidation unit &V1&.

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 G0790 - Consolidation unit &1: Reading from universal document is not active ?

  The SAP error message G0790, which states "Consolidation unit &1: Reading from universal document is not active," typically occurs in the context of SAP's consolidation processes, particularly when dealing with Universal Journal entries in SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that the system is trying to read data from a universal document (which is part of the Universal Journal architecture in S/4HANA) for a specific consolidation unit, but the reading process is not active. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The consolidation unit may not be properly configured to read from the universal document.
  Inactive Settings: The settings for the universal document reading might be inactive for the specific consolidation unit.
  Missing Data: There may be no data available in the universal document for the specified consolidation unit.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the universal document for the consolidation unit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G0790 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the consolidation unit in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings for reading from the universal document are correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Activate Reading:
  
  If the reading from the universal document is not active, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Availability:
  
  Check if there are any entries in the universal document for the specified consolidation unit. If there are no entries, you may need to ensure that the data is being posted correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the consolidation process has the necessary authorizations to access the universal document.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the G0790 error for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP S/4HANA Universal Journal: Understand the architecture and how it integrates financial data.
  Consolidation Process: Familiarize yourself with the consolidation process in SAP, including how data is aggregated and reported.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like OBY6 for consolidation settings) to navigate to the necessary configuration areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the G0790 error in your SAP system.