How To Fix G0891 - &1: Intention for sale cannot be before first consolidation

G0891 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 891

• Message text: &1: Intention for sale cannot be before first consolidation

What causes this issue?

The year and period of the <LS>intention for sale</> must be later than,
or the same as, the year and period of the <LS>first consolidation</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Specify a valid year and period for the intention of sale.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0891 - &1: Intention for sale cannot be before first consolidation ?

  The SAP error message G0891 indicates that there is an issue with the timing of a sale intention in relation to the first consolidation period. This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidations, where transactions must be recorded within specific periods to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a sale intention (or transaction) is being recorded with a date that is earlier than the first consolidation date. This means that the system is preventing the entry because it would violate the rules of the consolidation process, which requires that all transactions be recorded within the defined consolidation periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G0891 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Verify the date of the sale intention you are trying to record. Ensure that it is not set before the first consolidation date.
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction Date: If the transaction date is indeed before the first consolidation date,