How To Fix G00712 - A top consolidation group is already assigned to hierarchy &1


G00712 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

  • Message number: 712

  • Message text: A top consolidation group is already assigned to hierarchy &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    The current data record contains, as hierarchy information for
    dimension &V2&, the assignment of top consolidation group &V3& for
    hierarchy &V1&. Top consolidation group &V4&, is already assigned to
    this hierarchy.
    Several top consolidation groups can not be assinged to a hierarchy at
    the same time.

    System Response

    The existing assignment is replaced by the new one, if the existing
    settings are protected against changes.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the message with the help of the existing and new settings in the
    system. The error category depends on the selected update mode.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00712 - A top consolidation group is already assigned to hierarchy &1 ?
    The SAP error message G00712 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a top consolidation group to a hierarchy in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidation processes, particularly when working with the SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Financial Consolidation modules.
    
    Cause: The error message "A top consolidation group is already assigned to hierarchy &1" suggests that the hierarchy you are trying to assign a top consolidation group to is already associated with another top consolidation group. In SAP, each hierarchy can only have one top consolidation group assigned to it at a time. This restriction is in place to maintain the integrity of the consolidation process.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Existing Assignments: Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where you can view the hierarchy assignments. Check which top consolidation group is currently assigned

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