G01045 - Posting to consolidation group &1 is not allowed in fiscal year &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Posting to consolidation group &1 is not allowed in fiscal year &2

What causes this issue?

The use of consolidation groups in group-dependent postings depend on
the <LS>Effective From Fiscal Year for New Group Reporting Logic</> in
<LS>Global System Settings</>:
In fiscal years before the effective from fiscal year for new group
reporting logic, you can only post to consolidation groups contained in
a consolidation group hierarchy.
In the effective from fiscal year for new group reporting logic or in
later fiscal years, you can only post to consolidation groups contained
in a group structure for new group reporting logic. The consolidation
groups in such group hierarchies do <ZH>not</>contain the consolidation
units in hierarchical form, but in the form of a flat list.
The effective from fiscal year for new group reporting logic is the year
&V3&. The intended posting is for the consolidation group &V1& in
fiscal year &V2&. Consolidation group &V1& does <ZH>not</> fulfill the
prerequisite above.

System Response

The system prevents the posting by issuing a message.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01045 - Posting to consolidation group &1 is not allowed in fiscal year &2 ?

  The SAP error message G01045 indicates that there is an issue with posting to a consolidation group in a specific fiscal year. This error typically arises in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Financial Consolidation (FC) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Fiscal Year: The fiscal year you are trying to post to may be closed or locked for postings. This is a common reason for this error, as many organizations close their fiscal years to prevent further changes.
  Incorrect Configuration: The consolidation group may not be configured to allow postings in the specified fiscal year.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified consolidation group or fiscal year.
  Posting Period Settings: The posting period for the consolidation group may not be open for the specified fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Status: Verify if the fiscal year &2 is closed. If it is closed, you may need to open it for posting or create a new fiscal year for the required postings.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the consolidation group &1 is correctly configured to allow postings in the fiscal year in question. This may involve checking the settings in the SAP configuration for financial consolidation.
  Authorization Check: Confirm that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to post to the consolidation group and fiscal year.
  Open Posting Period: Check the posting period settings for the consolidation group. If the period is closed, you may need to open it for the required fiscal year.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to your organization's financial consolidation processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB52 (to manage posting periods) or other relevant transaction codes for financial consolidation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow for the necessary postings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Consolidation.