How To Fix G00491 - No translation method assigned to cons unit &1

G00491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 491

• Message text: No translation method assigned to cons unit &1

What causes this issue?

Rounding errors usually occur during an apportionment. In order to
correct these rounding errors, a translation method needs to be
assigned to each proportionally consolidated consolidation unit, even
if it reports its data in group currency. You can use the rounding
entries of this translation method to correct the rounding errors.

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?

Assign a translation method to cons unit &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

G00491 - Details

• The SAP error message G00491, which states "No translation method assigned to cons unit &1," typically occurs in the context of unit of measure (UoM) conversions in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a translation method for the specified consumption unit (cons unit) in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the translation method for the specified consumption unit has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure being used may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the material or the unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure Conversion).
  Check if the consumption unit (the one indicated by &1 in the error message)