How To Fix G0868 - The upload method's input type does not match that of the cons unit

G0868 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 868

• Message text: The upload method's input type does not match that of the cons unit

What causes this issue?

You enter an input type in upload method customizing to specify whether
the reported financial data to be uploaded is periodic or cumulative.
You also assign an input type for online data entry in the cons unit
master data (indicator 'Periodic data entry').
The input type for the upload method you are currently using does not
match the input type setting in the cons unit mater data.

System Response

Warning message

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the input type specified in the upload method is
correct. If so, you should consider changing the corresponding setting
in the cons unit master data.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0868 - The upload method's input type does not match that of the cons unit ?

  The SAP error message G0868, which states "The upload method's input type does not match that of the cons unit," typically occurs during data uploads or when working with certain functions in SAP that involve data transfer. This error indicates a mismatch between the expected input type for a particular method and the actual input type being provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the data being uploaded does not match the expected data type defined in the SAP system. For example, if the system expects a numeric value and receives a string or character value, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the upload method or the consistency unit may not be set up correctly, leading to a mismatch in expected input types.
  Incompatible Data Structure: The structure of the data being uploaded may not align with the structure defined in the SAP system,