How To Fix G0897 - &1: Discontinued operation cannot be before first consolidation

G0897 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 897

• Message text: &1: Discontinued operation cannot be before first consolidation

What causes this issue?

The year and period of the <LS>discontinued operations</> 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 discontinuation of operations.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0897 - &1: Discontinued operation cannot be before first consolidation ?

  The SAP error message G0897 indicates that there is an issue with the timing of a discontinued operation in relation to the first consolidation period. This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidations, particularly when dealing with the discontinuation of operations or entities within a group.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to record a discontinued operation that is dated before the first consolidation period. In other words, the system is preventing you from entering a discontinued operation that is not aligned with the established timeline of your financial consolidations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates: Verify the date of the discontinued operation. Ensure that it is not set before the first consolidation period. The date should be within the range of the consolidation periods that have been defined in your system.
  
  
  Adjust the Consolidation Period: If necessary, you may need to adjust the consolidation