How To Fix G00687 - Consolidation unit and partner unit are identical

G00687 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Consolidation unit and partner unit are identical

What causes this issue?

The current data record contains values for consolidation unit &V2& in
dimension &V1&. &V2& is also entered as partner unit.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

Usually the partner unit describes another consolidation unit with
which it has a business realtionship.
Check whether in this case it makes sense to enter consolidation unit
&V2& as its own partner unit. Otherwise change your entry.

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.

G00687 - Details

• The SAP error message G00687, which states "Consolidation unit and partner unit are identical," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that the consolidation unit (the entity that is being consolidated) and the partner unit (the entity with which the consolidation is being performed) are the same. This situation is not valid in the context of consolidation, as it does not make sense to consolidate an entity with itself.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The consolidation unit and partner unit may have been incorrectly configured in the consolidation settings.
  Data Entry Error: During the data entry process, the same unit may have been selected for both the consolidation unit and the partner unit.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, leading to incorrect unit assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the consolidation process to ensure that the consolidation