How To Fix G0863 - Cons unit &1: Looking in physical file &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Cons unit &1: Looking in physical file &4

What causes this issue?

Data transfer method 'flexible upload' is assigned to consolidation
unit &V1& in version &V2&. Upload method &V3& is used.
Because no logical filename is assigned, at run-time the system could
not automatically determine the physical path of the file.
However, in the meantime, a physical file was specified for the
flexible upload.

System Response

Looking for financial data of consolidation unit &V1& in physical file
&V4&

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0863 - Cons unit &1: Looking in physical file &4 ?

  The SAP error message G0863 typically indicates an issue related to the handling of a condition unit in the system. This error message can arise in various contexts, often related to the configuration of condition records or pricing procedures in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Cons unit &1: Looking in physical file &4" suggests that the system is trying to find a condition unit (represented by &1) in a specific physical file (represented by &4) but is unable to do so. This can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Condition Records: The condition records for the specified condition type may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the pricing procedure or condition types.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that are causing the system to fail in retrieving the necessary information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the